John 13:13
New International Version
“You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.

New Living Translation
You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am.

English Standard Version
You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.

Berean Standard Bible
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.

Berean Literal Bible
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say rightly, for so I am.

King James Bible
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

New King James Version
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am.

New American Standard Bible
You call Me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’; and you are correct, for so I am.

NASB 1995
“You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am.

NASB 1977
“You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am.

Legacy Standard Bible
You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am.

Amplified Bible
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you are right in doing so, for that is who I am.

Christian Standard Bible
You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are speaking rightly, since that is what I am.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You call Me Teacher and Lord. This is well said, for I am.

American Standard Version
Ye call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

Contemporary English Version
You call me your teacher and Lord, and you should, because that is who I am.

English Revised Version
Ye call me, Master, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You call me teacher and Lord, and you're right because that's what I am.

Good News Translation
"You call me Teacher and Lord, and it is right that you do so, because that is what I am.

International Standard Version
You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right because that is what I am.

Majority Standard Bible
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.

NET Bible
You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and do so correctly, for that is what I am.

New Heart English Bible
You call me, 'Teacher' and 'Lord.' You say so correctly, for so I am.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

Weymouth New Testament
You call me 'The Rabbi' and 'The Master,' and rightly so, for such I am.

World English Bible
You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You call Me the Teacher and the LORD, and you say well, for I am;

Berean Literal Bible
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say rightly, for so I am.

Young's Literal Translation
ye call me, The Teacher and The Lord, and ye say well, for I am;

Smith's Literal Translation
Ye call one Teacher and Lord: and ye say well; for I am.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You call me Master, and Lord; and you say well, for so I am.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You call me Teacher and Lord, and you speak well: for so I am.

New American Bible
You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am.

New Revised Standard Version
You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You call me, our Teacher and our Lord; and what you say is well, for I am.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
You call me, 'our Rabbi' and 'Our Lord', and you say rightly, for I am.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for so I am.

Godbey New Testament
You call me Master and Lord, and you speak beautifully; for I am.

Haweis New Testament
Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye speak truly; for such I am.

Mace New Testament
you call me master, and lord: and you are in the right; for so I am.

Weymouth New Testament
You call me 'The Rabbi' and 'The Master,' and rightly so, for such I am.

Worrell New Testament
Ye call Me 'The Teacher,' and 'The Lord;' and ye say well; for so I am.

Worsley New Testament
Ye call me, Master, and Lord; and ye say well; for so I am.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet
12When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you? 13You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. 14So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.…

Cross References
Philippians 2:11
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Matthew 23:8-10
But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. / And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. / Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.

Luke 6:46
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?

John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

John 20:28
Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”

Acts 2:36
Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”

Romans 10:9
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

1 Corinthians 8:6
yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.

Colossians 1:18
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Hebrews 1:2-3
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.


Treasury of Scripture

You call me Master and Lord: and you say well; for so I am.

call.

John 11:28
And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

Matthew 7:21,22
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven…

Matthew 23:8-10
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren…

and.

Jeremiah 1:12
Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

Luke 7:43
Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

Luke 10:28
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

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John 13
1. Jesus washes the disciples' feet, and exhorts them to humility and charity.
18. He foretells and discovers to John by a token, that Judas should betray him;
31. commands them to love one another;
36. and forewarns Peter of his denials.














You call Me
This phrase indicates a direct address from Jesus to His disciples, acknowledging the titles they use for Him. The Greek word for "call" is "φωνεῖτε" (phoneite), which implies not just a casual naming but a recognition of authority and relationship. In the context of first-century Judea, calling someone "Teacher" or "Lord" was a sign of respect and acknowledgment of their role and authority.

Teacher
The Greek word here is "Διδάσκαλος" (Didaskalos), which means instructor or master. In Jewish culture, a teacher was someone who imparted wisdom and understanding of the Scriptures. Jesus, as the ultimate Teacher, not only taught with authority but also embodied the truth He taught. His teachings were not just informative but transformative, guiding His followers into a deeper understanding of God's will.

and Lord
The term "Lord" is translated from the Greek "Κύριος" (Kyrios), which denotes authority and ownership. In the Roman world, "Kyrios" was often used to refer to emperors or deities, signifying supreme authority. By using this term, the disciples acknowledge Jesus' divine authority and His sovereignty over their lives. This recognition is crucial for understanding the nature of Jesus' mission and His identity as both fully God and fully man.

and rightly so
This phrase, "καλῶς" (kalōs), means correctly or appropriately. Jesus affirms that the titles given to Him by the disciples are not only fitting but also true. This affirmation underscores the importance of recognizing Jesus' true identity and role. It is a call to the disciples, and to all believers, to understand and accept who Jesus is.

because I am
The phrase "I am" is significant, echoing the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM." In Greek, "ἐγώ εἰμι" (ego eimi) is a powerful declaration of Jesus' divinity. This statement is not just a claim to His role as Teacher and Lord but also an assertion of His eternal existence and unity with the Father. It is a profound reminder of Jesus' divine nature and His eternal presence with His followers.

(13) Ye call me Master and Lord--i.e., Master in the sense of Teacher. The word in the original is not "Rabbi." (Comp. Note on John 11:28.) The Jewish pupils called their teachers "Rabbi" and "Mar" (Teacher), and it was not permitted to any pupil to call his teacher by his proper name (Sanhedr., fol. 100, ?1). The word "Master" here refers to His position as their Teacher; the word Lord to the reverence which they paid to Him. These were the common titles of everyday life which He here asserts for Himself.

Verse 13. - Ye name me the Teacher and the Lord. "Rabbi and Mara," the names of reverence which disciples of the Hebrew teachers were accustomed to offer to their masters. Φωνεῖν means to name, and the two nominatives are used appellatively, not as vocatives. Tholuck regards them as vocatives. Scholars dared not address their teachers without some marks of respect. Διδάσκαλος is John's equivalent for רבי, my Master (see John 1:29; John 20:16). And ye say well; for so I am. At this supreme moment he does not repudiate this high function, nor abate any of his lofty claims. He was most obviously the highest in his condescending love. He had given no more amazing proof of the originality and supremacy of his nature than this inversion of all ordinary relations. So I AM - more, indeed, than "the Teacher," "the Savior," more than "the Master," as Peter said on a memorable occasion, "God was with him," and he was Immanuel - "God with us," and "Lord of all" (Acts 10:37, 38).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
You
ὑμεῖς (hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

call
φωνεῖτέ (phōneite)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5455: From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.

Me
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Teacher
Διδάσκαλος (Didaskalos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Lord,
Κύριος (Kyrios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

rightly
καλῶς (kalōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2573: Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.

[so],
λέγετε (legete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

because
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

I am.
εἰμὶ (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.


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