A practice of hospitality used by Jesus Christ to express his servanthood.

Genesis 18:4

Foot-washing as a sign of courteous hospitality

See also

Genesis 19:2
Judges 19:21
1 Samuel 25:41
Luke 7:44
John 13:3-5

Jesus Christ washes his disciples' feet

John 13:14

The washing of feet was a lowly task normally performed by a servant.

See also

As an example of servanthood for his followers

Matthew 20:26-27
Luke 22:26-27
1 Timothy 5:10

pp Mk 10:44-45

John 13:6-10

See also

As a symbol of spiritual cleansing

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