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16. οὐκ ἔστιν δοῦλος κ.τ.λ. This saying occurs four times in the Gospels, each time in a different connexion: (1) to shew that the disciples must expect no better treatment than their Master (Mat 10:24); (2) to impress the Apostles with their responsibilities as teachers, for their disciples will be as they are (Luk 6:40); (3) here, to teach humility (comp. Luk 22:27); (4) with the same purpose as in Mat 10:24, but on another occasion (Joh 15:20). We infer that it was one of Christ’s frequent sayings: it is introduced here with the double ἀμήν, as of special importance (Joh 1:51). Ἀπόστολος, one that it sent, an apostle.