John 13:1-5

1It was nearly time for the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that he would soon leave this world and to go to the Father. He had always loved those who were his own people in the world. He continued to love them to the end.

2Jesus and his disciples were eating supper. The Devil had already put an idea into the mind of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son. The idea was to sell Jesus to his enemies.

3Jesus knew that the Father had given him power over everything. He knew that he had come from God. And he knew that he would soon return to God.

4So, during the meal, he stood up. He took off the coat that he wore over his other clothes. He tied a piece of cloth round himself.

5Then he poured water into a bowl and he began to wash the disciples' feet. Jesus made their feet dry with the cloth that was round him.