John 13:16-20

16 I am telling you the truth: no slaves are greater than their master, and no messengers are greater than the one who sent them. ¹

17 Now that you know this truth, how happy you will be if you put it into practice!

18 "I am not talking about all of you; I know those I have chosen. But the scripture must come true that says, "The man who shared my food turned against me.' ²

19 I tell you this now before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe that "I Am Who I Am.'

20 I am telling you the truth: whoever receives anyone I send receives me also; and whoever receives me receives him who sent me." ³

Cross References

• 1. 13.16Matthew 10.24;Luke 6.40;John 15.20.
• 2. 13.18Psalms 41.9.
• 3. 13.20Matthew 10.40;Mark 9.37;Luke 9.48; 10.16.