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John 13:1
ESV Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
NIV It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
NASB Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that His hour had come that He would depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
CSB Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
NLT Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.
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.

What does John 13:1 mean?

This verse previews the context of the entire chapter. Jesus' earthly life was characterized by love, and one of His last teachings involved the need for Christians to be humble and loving towards others. His care for others is also shown in the events described in these last moments prior to His betrayal and execution. Verses 1 through 3 give special insight into what Jesus knows, behind the scenes, during these final hours.

Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was an expression of love for all mankind. His acts of love, and the example He showed by them, are enhanced when it comes to those who are "his own who were in the world." Christians are meant to be loving to all people, but especially so to fellow believers. Later in this passage, Jesus will point to mutual love as the definitive sign of faith used to identify Christians to the rest of the world (John 13:35).

The events of this chapter happen during the last supper. John's gospel was written well after Matthew, Mark, and Luke were established and known within the church. For that reason, John often skips over details covered in those writings. Here, again, John will focus on details based on his eyewitness experience.
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