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John 13:1

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NOW before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
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  1. John 12:23Rank 1 from verse 1
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    23¶ And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

  2. 1 John 4:19Rank 2 from verse 1
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    19We love him, because he first loved us.

  3. John 13:34Rank 3 from verse 1
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    34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

  4. John 13:3Rank 4 from verse 1
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    3Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

  5. John 16:28Rank 5 from verse 1
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    28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

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John 13:1

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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feast

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Sense 1: A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration. Sense 2: As a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.

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passover

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Sense 1: The Lord's memorial feast commemorating Israel's deliverance from Egypt and the passing over of its houses. Sense 2: The sacrifice offered for that feast.

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knew

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Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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depart

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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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loved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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end

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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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13:1NOW before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

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13:2And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

13:3Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

13:4He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

13:5After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

13:6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?

13:7Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

13:8Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

13:9Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.

13:10Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

13:11For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

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