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John 13:7

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

John 13:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 13:7

Theological / Devotional

What I do. The emphasis in the Greek is upon the pronouns “I” and “thou”: “What I do thou knowest not now.” The full significance of Jesus’ act would not be understood until later. In the meantime Peter was asked to exercise faith and humbly submit to the Master’s will.

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