The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
Ver. 24. The disciple is not above his master] Sweeten we the tartness of all our sufferings with this sentence, as with so much sugar. Blandina the martyr being grievously racked and tortured, cried out ever and anon, Christiana sum, I am a Christian; and with that consideration was so relieved and refreshed, that all her torments seemed but a pastime to her. (Sub Antonino Philosopho in Gallia, &c., Bucholcer.)