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An example (hupodeigma). For the old paradeigma (not in N.T.), from hupodeiknumi, to show under the eyes as an illustration or warning (Mat 3:7), common in the papyri for illustration, example, warning, here only in John, but in Jam 5:10; 2Pe 2:6; Heb 4:11; Heb 8:5; Heb 9:26. Peter uses tupoi (1Pe 5:3) with this incident in mind. In Jud 1:7 deigma (without hupo) occurs in the sense of example.
That ye also should do (hina kai humeis poiēte). Purpose clause with hina and the present active subjunctive of poieō (keep on doing). Doing what? Does Jesus here institute a new church ordinance as some good people today hold? If so, it is curious that there is no record of it in the N.T. Jesus has given the disciples an object lesson in humility to rebuke their jealousy, pride, and strife exhibited at this very meal. The lesson of the “example” applies to all the relations of believers with each other. It is one that is continually needed.