John 13:12-15

Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet

¹² When he had washed their feet and _h put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, _i "Do you understand what I have done to you? ¹³ _j You call me _k Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. ¹⁴ If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, _l you also ought to wash one another's feet. ¹⁵ For I have given you an example, _m that you also should do just as I have done to you.

1. Cross References
   John 13:4
   Rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.
   
2. Cross References
   John 13:7
   Jesus answered him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.
   
3. Cross References
   Luke 6:46
   Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?
   
4. Cross References
   Matthew 23:8
   But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.
   Matthew 23:10
   Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ.
   1 Corinthians 8:6
   Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.
   1 Corinthians 12:3
   Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit.
   Philippians 2:11
   And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
   
5. Cross References
   1 Timothy 5:10
   And having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.
   1 Peter 5:5
   Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
   
6. Cross References
   Matthew 11:29
   Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.