New international version a new command i give you. This episode occurs in john at the place of the narration of the institution of the eucharist in the synoptics. Tractates lectures on the gospel of john new advent. As i have loved you, so you also should love one another. John english standard version esv jesus washes the disciples feet. There is no reference in the context to the ten commandments, and we are not therefore to seek the meaning of the new commandment in any more or less full contrast with them. The sense of impending separation had added an unwonted tenderness to our lords address, and he had designated his disciples by the fond name of little children. Literary structure chiasm, chiasmus of gospel of john chiastic structure and concentric structure and parallel of each pericope 1the word became flesh john 1. John is the thirteenth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. It begins johns record of the events on the last night before the crucifixion of jesus christ, emphasising jesus love for his disciples, demonstrated in the service of washing their feet, and his commandment that they love one another in the same way.
They sink deep into memories and mould faithful lives. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you. The statement of the new commandment by jesus in john. Featuring the church fathers, catholic encyclopedia, summa theologica and more. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that john composed this gospel. John esv jesus washes the disciples feet bible gateway. Literary structure chiasm, chiasmus of gospel of john. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition.