John 13:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. Ye call me Master and Lord - Ὁ διδασκαλος και ὁ κυριος, similar to רבי Rabbi, and מר Mar, titles very common among the Jewish doctors, as may be seen in Schoettgen. This double title was not given except to the most accredited teachers, רבי ומורי Rabbi vemore, my master, my lord!

John 13:13

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