Gospel of John
Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet (John 13:1-20)
The begining of thirteen chapter of the gospel of John speaks about paschal dinner. However John is not focusing on primary aspects of paschal dinner but concentrates our attention to feet washing, which is unexpected. This event is taking place in the perspective of Jesus' death (John 13:1.3).
Doubting Thomas (John 20:24-29)
The short narrative of John 20:24-29 is commonly known under the title “Doubting Thomas.” Generally, it is the Gospel of John (John 11:16; 14:5) which mostly deal with the character of Thomas and especially in the case of this narration where he becomes the model of a doubting man endlessly....
Peter's love for Jesus - Peter do you love me? (John 21:15-19)
After Jesus meets fishing disciples in Galilee, a short story follows narrating a dialog between Peter and Jesus. This is the third encounter of Jesus with his disciples after the resurrection. The story begins with arranging the event after finishing their meal (ἠρίστησαν [éristésan]). Jesus...
I am the Vine - John 15: 9-17
In these verses, Jesus emphasizes the central command of love. He first reassures His followers of His love for them, comparing it to the love He has received from his Father. He then sets forth a crucial condition for remaining in this love: obedience to His commands. Jesus commands His disciples...
I am the Vine - John 15:1-8
In John 15:1-8, Jesus is the true vine, believers are branches, and God is the gardener. Abiding in Jesus leads to fruitfulness and glorifies God; apart from Him, nothing can be done.
I am the Vine - John 15:17-28
Jesus prepares his disciples for persecution, explaining that the world hates them because they don't belong to it but have been chosen out of it. He reminds them that servants aren't greater than masters - if the world persecuted him, it will persecute them too. The hatred fulfills what was...
Jesus Priestly Prayer - John 17
In John 17, Jesus prays to the Father, asking for glory, but not for Himself. His request is for the Father to glorify Him by the coming sacrifice on the cross, where He will be "lifted up" to accomplish salvation. Jesus prays for His disciples, asking for their protection, sanctification, and...
Jesus' Commandment is Love - John 15:12-17
In John 15:12-17, Jesus commands His disciples to love one another as He has loved them, demonstrating the greatest love by laying down His life for His friends. He calls them friends rather than servants, as He has revealed the Father's will to them. Jesus reminds them that they were chosen to...