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NASB | John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 13:1 Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally). |
Bible Question (short): John 13:1 |
Question (full): John 13:1 (KJV) Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. (NASB) Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. (Amplified version) [NOW] BEFORE the Passover Feast began, Jesus knew (was fully aware) that the time had come for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. And as He had loved those who were His own in the world, He loved them to the last and to the highest degree. My questions are: 1/ Both KJV and NASB bear the same that "He loved them unto the end". Amplified version shows some additions with "He loved them to the last and to the highest degree." My understanding that Jesus' love is ever-lasting and to the highest degree that He died for our sin (John 3:16). It seems a bit odd to me with the last sentence "He loved them unto the end." Is it the writing style of John to put much emphasis on it? 2/ Following the statement consecutively is the description of Jesus' washing his disciples' feet. How should I associate the statement with the instance? Is it with the amplified version "highest degree" that John wanted to contrast it with the humility of Jesus Christ? Thanks for your guidance. Shalom Azure |