John 13:20 Commentary - Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary

1 ) "Verily, verily, I say unto you," (pisteuete hoti ego eimi) "Truly, truly, I tell you," as a solemn and serious matter I assure you all.

2) "He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me;- (ho lambanon an tina pempsa eme lambanei) "The one who receives whoever I send, he receives me;" He who receives my witness, my lightbearers, or my ambassadors of Redemption and service, receives me, Act 1:8; Mat 5:15-16; 2Co 5:20.

3) "And he that receiveth me," (ho de eme lambanon) "Then the one who receives me," as his Savior and Lord, Joh 1:12; as the one whom the Father sent, gave for mankind, Joh 1:14; Joh 3:16-17; Gal 4:4-5.

4) "Receiveth him that sent me." (lambanei ton pempsanta me) "He receives the one who sent me," that is, he receives my heavenly Father, Joh 10:27-29; Mar 9:37; Luk 9:48.