John 13:7

Translations

Modern

Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”

Traditional

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

Literal

Jesus answered and said to him, “What I do, you do not know presently, but you will know after these things.”

Latin

Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei: Quod ego facio, tu nescis modo: scies autem postea.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”

Notes

John 13:1–38

The setting is the final Passover meal of Jesus on Thursday evening. During this meal, Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus. John does not describe the meal itself like the Synoptic Gospels do (Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–20; see also 1 Corinthians 11:23–26). John focuses on other activities at the event, such as:

the foot washing (John 13:1–17),
Judas’s betrayal (13:18–30), and
the prediction of Peter’s denials (13:31–38).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Encounters with Jesus Jesus’ Final Night

Events

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bathe, Bathing Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Humility Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Peter, the Apostle Simon

Topics

Apostles: Fail to Comprehend the Nature and Mission of Jesus Faith in Christ Feet: Washing of, As an Example, by Jesus Ignorance: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Washes the Disciples' Feet (In Jerusalem) Peter: His Presumption in Refusing to Let Jesus Wash Peter's Feet Reproof: On Account of not Understanding The Feet: Washing for Others, a Menial office

John 13:7

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