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John 13:16
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

John 14:15
If ye love me, keep my commandments.

John 15:20
Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

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John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

John 21:22
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, whatis that to thee? follow thou me.

Numbers 14:24
But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.

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John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am,there ye may be also.

John 17:24
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

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John 14:21-23
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him…

1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeedthat thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

Proverbs 27:18
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

he must follow Me
Following Jesus implies a life of obedience and imitation of His example. In the biblical context, following a rabbi meant living according to his teachings and lifestyle. Jesus calls His disciples to a similar commitment, as seen inMatthew 16:24, where He instructs them to take up their cross and follow Him. This phrase underscores the necessity of aligning one's life with the path Jesus sets, which includes sacrifice and dedication.

and where I am, My servant will be as well
This promise of presence with Jesus speaks to the eternal relationship between Christ and His followers. It suggests both a present spiritual reality and a future hope of being with Him in glory. Theologically, this aligns withJohn 14:3, where Jesus assures His disciples of a place with Him in the Father's house. It reflects the intimate fellowship believers are called to have with Christ, both now and in eternity.

If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him
This statement highlights the reward for faithful service to Christ. In the cultural and historical context, honor was a significant value, often associated with social status and recognition. Jesus promises that those who serve Him will receive honor from God the Father, a profound assurance of divine approval and blessing. This concept is supported by passages like1 Samuel 2:30, where God honors those who honor Him, and it underscores the eternal significance of serving Christ.

“​If anyone serves Me…” opens the verse with an invitation and a condition. Jesus is not speaking only to the Twelve; the word “anyone” throws the door wide open.

• Service is voluntary but decisive, echoing Joshua’s “choose this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15).

• True service is more than occasional help;Romans 12:1 urges believers to present their bodies as “a living sacrifice,” a life of continual worship.

• Jesus Himself modeled this lifestyle: “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Matthew 20:28).

“…he must follow Me”. Serving Christ cannot be detached from imitating Him.

•Luke 9:23 clarifies the cost: “take up his cross daily and follow Me.”

• Following includes obedience to His teaching (John 14:15) and sensitivity to His voice (John 10:27).

•1 Peter 2:21 reminds us that Christ “left you an example, that you should follow in His steps,” especially in suffering.

“…and where I am, My servant will be as well”. Service and fellowship go hand in hand.

• Present reality: abiding in Christ (John 15:4) places us in His presence now, empowered by His Spirit.

• Future hope: “I will come again and take you to Myself, that where I am you also may be” (John 14:3).

• Paul echoed the same confidence: “to be away from the body and at home with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).

“If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him”. God Himself promises recognition.

•1 Samuel 2:30 teaches that those who honor the Lord will be honored by Him.

• Jesus pictures this honor as hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).

• Eternal rewards await: “There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness” (2 Timothy 4:8), affirming that God’s commendation lasts forever.

John 12:26 weaves service, discipleship, presence, and reward into one seamless call. To serve Jesus is to walk in His steps, enjoy His company now and forever, and ultimately receive the Father’s commendation.

And where I am, there shall also my servant be.--This is an anticipation of the glory of the Son of man for which the hour had already come. (Comp. Note onJohn 17:24.)

If any man serve me, him will my Father honour.--The condition is the same as in the first clause of the verse, the difference of that which follows upon the condition again bringing out in the fulness of its meaning the law of life through sacrifice:

"If any man serve Me,"

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"he that hateth his life in this world" . . .