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John 13:5-15

5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”

7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”

8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”
Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”

9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”

10 Jesus answered, “A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.”

11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.

12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them.

13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.

14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.

15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

Cross References for John 13:5-15

1 John 1:7 - But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and th... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:7

Genesis 18:4 - Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. Click to read the verse Genesis 18:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:4

1 Timothy 5:10 - and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:10

Luke 7:44 - Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your hou... Click to read the verse Luke 7:44 Click to read the verse Luke 7:44

Genesis 19:2 - “My lords,” he said, “please turn aside to your servant’s house. You can wash your feet and spe... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:2

1 Samuel 25:41 - She bowed down with her face to the ground and said, “Here is your maidservant, ready to serve ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:41 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:41

Hebrews 10:22 - let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts spri... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22

Revelation 7:14 - I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribul... Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14

Isaiah 1:16 - wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16

Psalms 51:2 - Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:2

Ezekiel 36:25 - I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your imp... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25

Luke 7:38 - and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then... Click to read the verse Luke 7:38 Click to read the verse Luke 7:38

1 Corinthians 6:11 - And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:11

Exodus 29:4 - Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. Click to read the verse Exodus 29:4 Click to read the verse Exodus 29:4

Ephesians 5:26 - to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:26 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:26

Leviticus 14:8 - “The person to be cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair and bathe with water; ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 14:8 Click to read the verse Leviticus 14:8

Zechariah 13:1 - Cleansing From Sin “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabit... Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:1 Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:1

Revelation 1:5 - and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler ... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:5

John 13:10 - Jesus answered, “A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is cle... Click to read the verse John 13:10 Click to read the verse John 13:10

John 13:8 - “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have ... Click to read the verse John 13:8 Click to read the verse John 13:8

Acts 22:16 - And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his n... Click to read the verse Acts 22:16 Click to read the verse Acts 22:16

John 19:34 - Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood ... Click to read the verse John 19:34 Click to read the verse John 19:34

1 John 5:6 - This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6

Titus 3:3-5 - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions an... Click to read the verse Titus 3:3-5 Click to read the verse Titus 3:3-5

2 Kings 3:11 - But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, that we may inquire of the Lord t... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 3:11 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 3:11

John 13:12-14 - When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do y... Click to read the verse John 13:12-14 Click to read the verse John 13:12-14

2 Kings 5:10-13 - Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your f... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:10-13 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:10-13