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John 13

John 13:9

Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet · John 13:1–17
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Translations

Modern
“Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”
Traditional
Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
Literal
Simon Peter says to Him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also the hands and the head!”
Latin
Dicit ei Simon Petrus: Domine, non tantum pedes meos, sed et manus, et caput.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”

Notes

John 13:9

my hands and my head as well: Peter misunderstood Jesus (compare 2:19–20; 3:3–4). Peter thought having more water meant having more of Jesus. Everything became obvious to Peter only when he received the Holy Spirit (for example, see Acts 2:14–36).

John 13:1–38

The setting is the final Passover meal of Jesus on Thursday evening. During this meal, Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus. John does not describe the meal itself like the Synoptic Gospels do (Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–20; see also 1 Corinthians 11:23–26). John focuses on other activities at the event, such as:

Events

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bathe, Bathing Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Head Humility Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Peter, the Apostle Simon

Topics

Feet: Washing of, As an Example, by Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Washes the Disciples' Feet (In Jerusalem) Peter: His Presumption in Refusing to Let Jesus Wash Peter's Feet The Feet: Washing for Others, a Menial office Washing Feet