John 13:6
“Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?”
John 13:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He cometh therefore to Simon Peter. And Peter saith to him: Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- So he cometh to Simon Peter. He saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
- DARBYDarby
- He comes therefore to Simon Peter; and he says to him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, Lord, do you wash my feet?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- He cometh, therefore, unto Simon Peter, and that one saith to him, 'Sir, thou ; dost thou wash my feet?'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?"
Context: John 13
4He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
5After 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.
6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
7Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
8Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
About John 13: The Footwashing and the Farewell Discourse
Jesus washes the feet of His disciples and teaches about servant leadership and love.
Commentary
John 13 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of humility and service. Jesus, knowing that his time on earth was coming to an end, humbled himself and washed the feet of his disciples. This act of service was a powerful demonstration of Jesus' love for his disciples and a reminder that we should all strive to serve one another. Jesus then goes on to explain that if we want to be great, we must be willing to serve others. He also warns us against pride and reminds us that we should always be humble and willing to put others first. This chapter is a powerful reminder of the importance of humility and service in our lives. We should strive to follow Jesus' example and put others before ourselves.