John 13:3 kjv
Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
John 13:3 nkjv
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God,
John 13:3 niv
Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;
John 13:3 esv
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God,
John 13:3 nlt
Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God.
John 13 3 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 3:35 | "The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand." | Father's gift of authority to the Son |
| John 13:1 | "Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, ..." | Knowing his hour had come |
| John 16:28 | "I came out from the Father and have come into the world, and again I am leaving the world and going to the Father." | Affirmation of origin and destiny |
| John 17:2 | "as you gave him authority over all flesh, that he might give eternal life to all whom you have given him." | Authority over all flesh |
| John 17:5 | "And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world was." | Pre-existent glory with the Father |
| John 17:11 | "And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am going to my Father. Holy Father, keep them in your name, ..." | Going to the Father |
| John 17:24 | "Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me. For you loved me before the foundation of the world." | Love before foundation of the world |
| Matt 28:18 | "And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”" | Universal authority given by the Father |
| Phil 2:6 | "...who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, ..." | Equality with God |
| Col 1:15-17 | "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together." | Creator and sustainer of all things |
| Heb 1:2-3 | "...by whom also he created the world; who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;" | Image of God, upholder of creation |
| 1 John 4:9 | "By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him." | God's love in sending His Son |
| Gen 1:26 | "Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...." | Made in God's image |
| Psalm 8:6 | "You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet," | Dominion over creation |
| 1 Cor 15:24-27 | "...then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every ruler and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For 'God has put all things in subjection under his feet.'" | Subjection of all things to Christ |
| Rev 1:5-6 | "...and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood..." | Ruler of kings |
| Rev 1:8 | "“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”" | Alpha and Omega, the Almighty |
| Rev 5:12 | "...saying with a loud voice, 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!'" | Worthiness of the Lamb |
| Prov 3:6 | "in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." | Acknowledging Him in all ways |
| Deut 33:3 | "Yes, he loved all his holy ones; at his feet they all sat; receiving out of his words." | Loved by Him, sitting at His feet |
| Luke 10:22 | "All things have been delivered to me by my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”" | Reciprocal knowledge between Father and Son |
John 13 verses
John 13 3 Meaning
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, knew with divine certainty his origin, authority, and destiny.
John 13 3 Context
This verse is found in the Upper Room discourse, a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry just before his crucifixion. Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure. He is about to perform the act of washing their feet, a demonstration of his servant leadership. The knowing of the Father's full entrustment and His own divine origin and destination underpins His calm resolve and deliberate actions. The historical context is Passover, a time of remembrance and sacrifice. Culturally, foot washing was a common act of hospitality and service, but performed by Jesus it carries profound theological weight.
John 13 3 Word analysis
Jesus (Ἰησοῦς - Iēsous): The name of the Son of God.
knowing (εἰδὼς - eidōs): A perfect participle ofoida (oida), meaning "to know," indicating a present, established knowledge. This is a deep, certain knowledge.
that (ὅτι - hoti): Conjunction introducing a subordinate clause stating the content of his knowledge.
the Father (ὁ Πατὴρ - ho Patēr): Refers to God the Father.
had given (δέδωκεν - dedōken): Perfect tense of didomi (didōmi), "to give." Indicates a completed action with present results – the giving has been done and its effects are ongoing.
all things (πάντα - panta): Universal; everything, all possessions, all authority.
into his hands (εἰς τὰς χεῖρας αὐτοῦ - eis tas cheiras autou): "Into the hands of him." Signifies complete possession, authority, and control. Hands represent action, power, and care.
and (καὶ - kai): Conjunction connecting clauses.
that (ὅτι - hoti): Again, introducing a clause specifying the knowledge.
he (αὐτὸς - autos): Emphatic pronoun referring to Jesus.
had come from God (ἀπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐξῆλθεν - apo tou Theou exēlthan): "From God he went out/came forth." Emphasizes His divine origin and outgoing from the Father.
and (καὶ - kai): Conjunction.
was going to God (πρὸς τὸν Θεὸν ἔρχεται - pros ton Theon erchetai): "To God he comes/goes." Future aspect or present ongoing action towards the Father, indicating His destination and return.
Jesus, knowing all things from God: This entire phrase establishes the basis of Jesus’ consciousness in this moment—His full awareness of His divine nature, mission, and relationship with the Father.
John 13 3 Bonus section
The perfect tense "had given" (dedōken) implies that God the Father's act of entrusting all things to Jesus is a finished, irreversible transaction, signifying Jesus' complete and absolute authority as Mediator. The preposition "from" (apo) coupled with the verb "came" (exēlthan) strongly affirms Jesus' pre-existence and emanation from God. The phrase "going to God" (pros ton Theon erchetai) signifies not just a physical movement but a return to His divine source, full of purpose and completion. This consciousness is key to His fulfillment of the Great Commission and His intercessory prayer in chapter 17.
John 13 3 Commentary
This verse provides the crucial theological backdrop for Jesus' imminent actions of washing His disciples' feet. His perfect knowledge of His divine authority (all things given by the Father) and His unique origin and destiny (from God and going to God) enable Him to act with supreme confidence and humility. It highlights His deity, His submission to the Father's plan, and His understanding of His role as Servant-King, washing away sins and preparing His own for eternal life with Him and the Father. His deliberate actions are not spontaneous but are rooted in His profound, divine consciousness of who He is and what He must accomplish.