John 13:16-20
Amen, amen, I say to you: The servant is not greater than his lord: neither is the apostle greater than he that sent him. If you know these things, you shall be blessed if you do them. I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen. But that the scripture may be fulfilled: He that eateth bread with me shall lift up his heel against me, At present I tell you, before it come to pass: that when it shall come to pass, you may believe that I am he. Amen, amen, I say to you, he that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me: and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Jesus teaches that humility and faithfulness are essential qualities of discipleship. Those who receive His messengers receive Him, and ultimately receive the Father. The Gospel reminds us that God often works through ordinary people and simple acts of service. Every opportunity to welcome, encourage, or support another person becomes an opportunity to encounter Christ. Through faithful living, we participate in God’s work and help build His Kingdom.