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for <i>so</i> I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for <i>so</i> I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You call Me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’; and you are correct, for <i>so</i> I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for <i>so</i> I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for <i>so</i> I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you are right in doing so, for <i>that is who</i> I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are speaking rightly, since that is what I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You call Me Teacher and Lord. This is well said, for I am. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ye call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You call me your teacher and Lord, and you should, because that is who I am. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ye call me, Master, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You call me teacher and Lord, and you're right because that's what I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"You call me Teacher and Lord, and it is right that you do so, because that is what I am. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right because that is what I am. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and do so correctly, for that is what I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You call me, 'Teacher' and 'Lord.' You say so correctly, for so I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You call me 'The Rabbi' and 'The Master,' and rightly so, for such I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You call Me the Teacher and the LORD, and you say well, for I am;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say rightly, for <i>so</i> I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> ye call me, The Teacher and The Lord, and ye say well, for I am;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ye call one Teacher and Lord: and ye say well; for I am.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />You call me Master, and Lord; and you say well, for so I am. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You call me Teacher and Lord, and you speak well: for so I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You call me, our Teacher and our Lord; and what you say is well, for I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />You call me, 'our Rabbi' and 'Our Lord', and you say rightly, for I am.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for so I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>You call me Master and Lord, and you speak beautifully; for I am.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye speak truly; for such I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />you call me master, and lord: and you are in the right; for so I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You call me 'The Rabbi' and 'The Master,' and rightly so, for such I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Ye call Me 'The Teacher,' and 'The Lord;' and ye say well; for <i>so</i> I am.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Ye call me, Master, and Lord; and ye say well; for <Fr><i>so</i><FR> I am.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/13-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4886" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/13.htm">Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you? <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: phōneite (V-PIA-2P) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">call</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HO (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskalos (N-NMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">Teacher</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2573.htm" title="2573: kalōs (Adv) -- Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.">rightly</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legete (V-PIA-2P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">so,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I am.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Philippians 2:11</a></span><br />and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Matthew 23:8-10</a></span><br />But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. / And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. / Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46</a></span><br />Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a></span><br />“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-28.htm">John 20:28</a></span><br />Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a></span><br />Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a></span><br />that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a></span><br />And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2-3</a></span><br />But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a></span><br />They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a></span><br />In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You call me Master and Lord: and you say well; for so I am.</p><p class="hdg">call.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-28.htm">John 11:28</a></b></br> And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21,22</a></b></br> Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Matthew 23:8-10</a></b></br> But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, <i>even</i> Christ; and all ye are brethren… </p><p class="hdg">and.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Jeremiah 1:12</a></b></br> Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/7-43.htm">Luke 7:43</a></b></br> Simon answered and said, I suppose that <i>he</i>, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/10-28.htm">Luke 10:28</a></b></br> And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/4-17.htm">Correctly</a> <a href="/john/13-9.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/11-28.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/8-48.htm">Right</a> <a href="/john/8-48.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/john/11-28.htm">Teacher</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Correctly</a> <a href="/john/13-14.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/13-14.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/13-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/john/18-23.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/john/13-14.htm">Teacher</a><div class="vheading2">John 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-1.htm">Jesus washes the disciples' feet, and exhorts them to humility and charity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">He foretells and discovers to John by a token, that Judas should betray him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-31.htm">commands them to love one another;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-36.htm">and forewarns Peter of his denials.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You call Me Teacher and Lord</b><br>In the context of first-century Judaism, the titles "Teacher" and "Lord" were significant. "Teacher" (Rabbi) was a term of respect for someone who was a master of the law and a guide in spiritual matters. Jesus was recognized by His disciples and others as a Rabbi, indicating His authority in teaching and interpreting the Scriptures. The title "Lord" (Kyrios) was used to denote authority and ownership, often reserved for God or a master. By using both titles, the disciples acknowledged Jesus' dual role as their spiritual guide and sovereign leader. This reflects the broader biblical theme of Jesus as both the ultimate teacher of divine truth and the sovereign ruler over all creation, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> and <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>.<p><b>and rightly so</b><br>This phrase affirms the correctness of the disciples' recognition of Jesus' identity. It underscores the truth of their acknowledgment, aligning with the biblical principle that Jesus is the embodiment of wisdom and authority. The affirmation "rightly so" suggests that their understanding is not only accurate but divinely revealed, as seen in Peter's confession in <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16-17</a>, where Jesus blesses Peter for recognizing Him as the Messiah, a revelation from the Father.<p><b>because I am</b><br>The phrase "I am" is deeply significant, echoing the divine name revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>, where God declares, "I AM WHO I AM." This connection highlights Jesus' divine nature and eternal existence. Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus uses "I am" statements to reveal His identity and mission, such as "I am the bread of life" (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>) and "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). These statements affirm His deity and His role as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and types, such as the Passover Lamb and the Good Shepherd. The use of "I am" here reinforces the understanding of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, central to Christian doctrine.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples during the Last Supper. He acknowledges the titles they use for Him, affirming His role as both Teacher and Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' statement. They are His followers who have been learning from Him and witnessing His ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a></b><br>The setting of this passage, where Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. It is a significant event that includes Jesus washing the disciples' feet, demonstrating servanthood.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_jesus'_authority.htm">Acknowledging Jesus' Authority</a></b><br>Recognize and affirm Jesus as both Teacher and Lord in your life. This acknowledgment should influence how you live and make decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_disciple.htm">The Role of a Disciple</a></b><br>As disciples, we are called to learn from Jesus and follow His example. This includes adopting a posture of humility and servanthood, as demonstrated by Jesus washing the disciples' feet.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/servant_leadership.htm">Servant Leadership</a></b><br>Jesus' example teaches us that true leadership involves serving others. In our roles, whether at home, work, or church, we should lead by serving.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_faith_and_action.htm">Consistency in Faith and Action</a></b><br>If we call Jesus our Lord, our actions should reflect His teachings. This means living out our faith in practical ways, showing love, and serving others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_titles_and_roles.htm">Understanding Titles and Roles</a></b><br>The titles 'Teacher' and 'Lord' are not just honorary; they imply a relationship of learning and obedience. Reflect on how you respond to Jesus' teachings and commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_leadership.htm">What defines Christian leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_emulating_jesus.htm">What does it mean to emulate Jesus' actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_occurred_at_jesus'_last_supper.htm">What happened during Jesus' final meal with his disciples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_lead_like_jesus.htm">How does one lead in the manner of Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Ye call me Master and Lord</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> Master in the sense of Teacher. The word in the original is not "Rabbi." (Comp. Note on <a href="/john/11-28.htm" title="And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calls for you.">John 11:28</a>.) The Jewish pupils called their teachers "Rabbi" and "Mar" (Teacher), and it was not permitted to any pupil to call his teacher by his proper name (<span class= "ital">Sanhedr.,</span> fol. 100, ?1). The word "Master" here refers to His position as their Teacher; the word Lord to the reverence which they paid to Him. These were the common titles of everyday life which He here asserts for Himself.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ye name me the Teacher and the Lord</span>. "Rabbi and Mara," the names of reverence which disciples of the Hebrew teachers were accustomed to offer to their masters. <span class="greek">Φωνεῖν</span> means to name, and the two nominatives are used appellatively, not as vocatives. Tholuck regards them as vocatives. Scholars dared not address their teachers without some marks of respect. <span class="greek">Διδάσκαλος</span> is John's equivalent for <span class="hebrew">רבי</span>, my Master (see <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>; <a href="/john/20-16.htm">John 20:16</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And ye say well; for so I am</span>. At this supreme moment he does not repudiate this high function, nor abate any of his lofty claims. He was most obviously the highest in his condescending love. He had given no more amazing proof of the originality and supremacy of his nature than this inversion of all ordinary relations. So I AM - more, indeed, than "the Teacher," "the Savior," more than "the Master," as Peter said on a memorable occasion, "God was with him," and he was Immanuel - "God with us," and "Lord of all" (<a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Acts 10:37, 38</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/13-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hymeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">call</span><br /><span class="grk">φωνεῖτέ</span> <span class="translit">(phōneite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> </span><span class="str2">From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Me</span><br /><span class="grk">με</span> <span class="translit">(me)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Teacher</span><br /><span class="grk">Διδάσκαλος</span> <span class="translit">(Didaskalos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lord,</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριος</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">rightly</span><br /><span class="grk">καλῶς</span> <span class="translit">(kalōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2573.htm">Strong's 2573: </a> </span><span class="str2">Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[so],</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγετε</span> <span class="translit">(legete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="grk">γάρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰμὶ</span> <span class="translit">(eimi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/13-13.htm">NT Gospels: John 13:13 You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/13-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 13:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 13:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/13-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 13:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 13:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>