John 13:1-9

1 Now just before the Feast of the Passover this incident took place. Jesus knew that the time had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father; and having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.

2 While supper was proceeding, the Devil having by this time suggested to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, the thought of betraying Him, Jesus,

3 although He knew that the Father had put everything into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was now going to God,

4 rose from the table, threw off His upper garments, and took a towel and tied it round Him.

5 Then He poured water into a basin, and proceeded to wash the feet of the disciples and to wipe them with the towel which He had put round Him.

6 When He came to Simon Peter, Peter objected. "Master," he said, "are *you* going to wash my feet?"

7 "What I am doing," answered Jesus, "for the present you do not know, but afterwards you shall know."

8 "Never, while the world lasts," said Peter, "shall you wash my feet." "If I do not wash you," replied Jesus, "you have no share with me."

9 "Master," said Peter, "wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head."