John 13
Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet
1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.
2 The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus.
Matthew 10:4 (New International Version)
4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God
Matthew 28:18 (New International Version)
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist.
Matthew 20:28 (New International Version)
28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
Luke 7:44 (New International Version)
44 Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?"
7 Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand."
8 "No," said Peter, "you shall never wash my feet." ? Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me."
9 "Then, Lord," Simo ...