John 13:5
He then poured some water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel which was tied around him.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In Context
4rose from his place, and, taking off his upper garments, tied a towel around his waist.
6When he came to Simon Peter, Peter said, “You, Master! Are you going to wash my feet?”
Cross References
Genesis 19:2and said, “Sirs, turn aside, I beg of you, into your servant’s house and spend the night and wash your feet; then you can rise up early and go on your way.” They said, “No, we will spend the night in the street.”
Psalms 51:2Wash me clean of my guilt, make me pure of my sin.
Luke 7:38and placed herself behind Jesus, near his feet, weeping. Then she began to make his feet wet with her tears, and she dried them with the hair of her head, repeatedly kissing his feet and anointing them with the perfume.
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 →