John 13:13

Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

Cross-references

John 8:48 Contrast

In John 8:48, the Jews insult Jesus instead of honoring him as Teacher and Lord — the very titles the disciples affirm in John 13:13.

John 20:16 Parallel

In John 20:16, Mary calls Jesus 'Rabboni' (Teacher) — the same title the disciples use in John 13:13, confirming his identity even after resurrection.

Matthew 7:21 warns that calling Jesus 'Lord' is not enough without doing God's will — contrasting with Jesus' affirmation of the title in John 13:13.

Matthew 7:22 shows people calling Jesus 'Lord' while claiming works — a warning that verbal acknowledgment alone is insufficient, contrasting with John 13:13.

In Matthew 23:8, Jesus teaches that believers have one Teacher — himself, consistent with John 13:13 where he accepts that title.

James 2:19 Contrast

In James 2:19, mere belief in God's oneness is shown insufficient — challenging whether calling Jesus 'Lord' without obedience is genuine, contrasting the disciples' acknowledgment.

Luke 6:46 Parallel

In Luke 6:46, Jesus challenges those who call Him 'Lord, Lord' but disobey — directly echoing the title's demand for obedience.

Philippians 2:11 depicts every tongue confessing Jesus Christ as Lord — the ultimate fulfillment of the title Jesus claims here.

1 Corinthians 12:3 declares that only by the Spirit can anyone say 'Jesus is Lord' — linking the confession to divine enablement.

1 Corinthians 8:6 confesses Jesus as the one Lord through whom all things exist — a creedal parallel to the title Jesus affirms.

Isaiah 55:4 Parallel

Isaiah 55:4 speaks of a leader and commander for peoples, a role Jesus fulfills as the Lord and Teacher He claims to be in John 13:13.

Mark 10:43 Parallel

In Mark 10:43, Jesus teaches that true greatness comes through serving — the same lesson He demonstrates after being acknowledged as Lord and Teacher.

Mark 14:14 Parallel

In Mark 14:14, Jesus refers to Himself as 'the Teacher,' the same title He affirms in John 13:13 as rightly given to Him.

Mark 14:45 Contrast

In Mark 14:45, Judas calls Jesus 'Rabbi' while betraying Him — contrasting the sincere acknowledgment of Jesus' lordship in John 13:13.

Malachi 1:6 Parallel

Malachi 1:6 asserts that a master deserves honor — reinforcing that calling Jesus 'Lord' in John 13:13 demands proper fear and reverence.

Romans 14:9 Parallel

Romans 14:9 grounds Christ's lordship in His death and resurrection — the basis for why He is rightly called Lord.

Luke 18:18 Contrast

In Luke 18:18, a ruler calls Jesus 'Good Teacher' — a title Jesus acknowledges in John 13:13, yet the ruler's question reveals incomplete understanding of his identity.

In Ephesians 6:9, Paul reminds masters that they have a Master in heaven — the same Lord Jesus whose authority John 13:13 affirms.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:6, believers become imitators of the Lord — the same Lord Jesus identified in John 13:13, whose example of humility follows.

Luke 1:43 Parallel

In Luke 1:43, Elizabeth calls Jesus 'my Lord' before His birth, an early recognition of the same lordship Jesus affirms in John 13:13.

Luke 7:40 Parallel

In Luke 7:40, Simon addresses Jesus as 'Teacher,' the same title Jesus acknowledges in John 13:13 as appropriate for Him.

Philippians 3:8 Related theme

Philippians 3:8 expresses Paul's personal devotion to 'Christ Jesus my Lord' — a deep, individual acknowledgment of that title.