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John 13:1

Πρὸ δὲ τῆς ἑορτῆς τοῦ πάσχα εἰδὼς ὁ Ἰησοῦς ὅτι ἐλήλυθεν αὐτοῦ ἡ ὥρα ἵνα μεταβῇ ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου τούτου πρὸς τὸν πατέρα, ἀγαπήσας τοὺς ἰδίους τοὺς ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ, εἰς τέλος ἠγάπησεν αὐτούς.

Focus Topic: Circumstantial Participle, Content Clause, and Purpose Clause

This verse serves as a theological preamble to the passion narrative in John. The syntax weaves together a temporal phrase, a perfect participle, a content clause, and a climactic indicative verb expressing the fullness of Jesus’ love. The grammar is richly layered and intentionally reflective.

Temporal Phrase: Πρὸ δὲ τῆς ἑορτῆς τοῦ πάσχα

This prepositional phrase introduces the setting: “Before the Feast of the Pesaḥ (Passover).”… Learn Koine Greek