John 13:5

After that he pours water into the basin, and began to wash the feet of his disciples, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

In Context

4he rises from the supper, and lays aside his garments, and taking a towel he girded himself.

6He comes therefore to Simon Peter; and Peter says to him: Lord, dost thou wash my feet?

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Cross References

Luke 7:38and standing behind at his feet weeping, began to wet his feet with tears, and wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

Matthew Henry on John 13:2-18

Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet; Necessity of Obedience. 1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 4 He riseth from… Read the whole commentary →

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