Now. Not the same word as in John 12:27; John 12:31, expressing. point of time, but. particle (Greek. de) introducing. new subject.
before. Greek. pro. App-104. The preparation day, the 14th day of Nisan, our Tuesday sunset to Wednesday sunset, the day of the Crucifixion. See App-156,
feast. See on Matthew 26:17 and Numbers 28:17.
Passover. Aramaean pascha. See App-94.
when Jesus knew. Jesus (App-98. X), knowing (Greek. oida, App-132.)
hour. See John 2:4; John 7:30; John 8:20; John 12:23; John 12:27; John 17:1. and contrast Luke 22:53.
depart. Greek. metabaino = pass over from one place to another. Used by John in three other places: John 5:24; John 7:3, and 1 John 3:14.
out of. Greek. ek. App-104.
world. Greek. kosmos. App-129.
unto. Greek. pros. App-104.
the Father. App-98. See John 1:14.
loved. Greek. agapao. App-135.
in. Greek. en. App-104.
unto. Greek. eis. App-104.
end. furthest extent, referring not so much to. period of time, the end of His life, as to His readiness to descend to the humblest service in their behalf.