John 13:1-17
Backstory passages:
- Matt 20:20-28
- Mark 9:33-37
- Mark 10:35-45
- Luke 9:46-48
- Luke 22:24-27
- Also Matt 18:1-4, Matt 23:8-12
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Some related passages to consider:
Matt 18:1-4
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Phil 2:1-4
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Eph 5:1-2
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Eph 5:25-28
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, … In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies.
Gal 5:13b
through love serve one another.
James 4:6,10
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.