John 13:4-10 ▼

4 arose from the meal, and removed his outer garments. He took a towel, and wrapped a towel around his waist.

5 Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

6 Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, |Lord, do you wash my feet?|

7 Jesus answered him, |You do not know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.|

8 Peter said to him, |You will never wash my feet.| Jesus answered him, |If I do not wash you, you have no part with me.|

9 Simon Peter said to him, |Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.|

10 Jesus said to him, |Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.|