John 13:19
From henceforth ( απ' αρτ ). "From now on," as in 14:7; Mt 23:39; Re 14:13.Before it come to pass ( προ του γενεσθα ). Προ with ablative of the articular second aorist middle infinitive γινομα (before the coming to pass).
When it is come to pass ( οταν γενητα ). Indefinite relative clause with οταν and the second aorist middle subjunctive of γινομα, "whenever it does come to pass."
That ye may believe ( ινα πιστευητε ). Purpose clause with ινα and present active subjunctive of πιστευω, "that ye may keep on believing." Cf. Isa 48:5.
That I am he ( οτ εγω ειμ ). As Jesus has repeatedly claimed to be the Messiah (8:24, 58, etc.). Cf. also 14:29 ( πιστευσητε here); 16:4.
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