John 13:7
“Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.”
John 13:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Jesus answered, and said to him: What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter.
- DARBYDarby
- Jesus answered and said to him, What I do thou dost not know now, but thou shalt know hereafter.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Jesus answered him, You don't know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Jesus answered and said to him, 'That which I do thou hast not known now, but thou shalt know after these things;'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand."
Context: John 13
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.
9Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
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.