Now. Not the same word as in John 12:27; John 12:31, expressing. point of time, but. particle (Greek. de) introducing. 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 Matthew 26:17 and Numbers 28:17.

Passover. Aramaean pascha. See App-94.

when Jesus knew. Jesus (App-98. X), knowing (Greek. oida, App-132.)

hour. See John 2:4; John 7:30; John 8:20; John 12:23; John 12:27; John 17:1. and contrast Luke 22:53.

depart. Greek. metabaino = pass over from one place to another. Used by John in three other places: John 5:24; John 7:3, and 1 John 3:14.

out of. Greek. ek. App-104.

world. Greek. kosmos. App-129.

unto. Greek. pros. App-104.

the Father. App-98. See John 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. period of time, the end of His life, as to His readiness to descend to the humblest service in their behalf.

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