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John 13:13

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

Ye call me Master and Lord,.... ybr, and rm, "Master" and "Lord", were dignified titles among the Jews, which they frequently gave to their doctors and men of learning, and are often to be met with in their writings: hence the disciples called Christ by these names, not out of flattery, but reverence of him, and esteem for him; nor are they blamed, but commended for it:and ye say well, for so I am; though he had acted the part of a servant in such a surprising manner, by washing their feet; yet he had not dropped and lost, but still maintains his place and authority as a "Master" to teach and instruct them, and as a "Lord" to rule and govern them.

Vid. T. Bab. Beracot, fol. 3. 1. Derech Erets, c. 6. fol. 18.

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