John 13:12-20

12When he had finished washing the disciples' feet, Jesus put on his coat. He returned to his place at the meal. He asked them, ‘I want you to understand what I have just done for you.

13You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right. That is what I am.

14I am your Teacher and your Lord, but I have washed your feet. So you also should wash each other's feet.

15I have given you an example. You should do the same for others as I have done for you.

16I tell you this: No servant is more important than his master is. No messenger is more important than the person who sent him with a message.

17Now you understand these things. So you should do them, and God will bless you.’

18Jesus then said, ‘I am not talking about all of you. I know the people that I have chosen. The Bible says, “Someone who ate food with me has turned against me.”

19I am telling you this now, before it happens. So then, when it does happen, you will believe me. You will believe that “I am who I am”.

20I tell you this: Anyone who accepts someone that I send to them is also accepting me. Anyone who accepts me is also accepting my Father God who sent me.’