John 13:9
“Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.”
John 13:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Simon Peter saith to him: Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
- DARBYDarby
- Simon Peter says to him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Simon Peter said to him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Simon Peter saith to him, 'Sir, not my feet only, but also the hands and the head.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Simon Peter then said, "Lord, not just my feet, but my hands and my head as well!"
Context: John 13
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.
10Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
11For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
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.