Now. Not the same word as in Joh_12:27, Joh_12:31, expressing a point of time, but a particle (Greek. de) introducing a new subject.
before. Greek. pro.App-104. The preparation day, the 14th day of Nisan, our Tuesday sunset to Wednesday sunset, the day of the Crucifixion. See App-156,
feast. See on Mat_26:17 and Num_28:17.
Passover. Aramaean pascha. See App-94.
when Jesus knew = Jesus (App-98. X), knowing (Greek. oida,App-132.)
hour. See Joh_2:4; Joh_7:30; Joh_8:20; Joh_12:23, Joh_12:27; Joh_17:1; and contrast Luk_22:53.
depart. Greek. metabaino = pass over from one place to another. Used by John in three other places: Joh_5:24; Joh_7:3, and 1Jn_3:14.
out of. Greek. ek.App-104.
world. Greek. kosmos.App-129.
unto. Greek. pros.App-104.
the Father. App-98. See Joh_1:14.
loved. Greek. agapao.App-135.
in. Greek. en.App-104.
unto. Greek. eis.App-104.
end = furthest extent, referring not so much to a period of time, the end of His life, as to His readiness to descend to the humblest service in their behalf.