New American Standard Bible 1995
John 13:14
14If I then, 1the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.
John 13:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
- New International Version (NIV)Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
- English Standard Version (ESV)If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.
- New King James Version (NKJV)If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.
Context of John 13:14
12So when He had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you. 16Truly, truly, I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.
Read all of John 13John 13:14 word by word
εἰ οὖν ἐγὼ ἔνιψα ὑμῶν τοὺς πόδας ὁ κύριος καὶ ὁ διδάσκαλος, καὶ ὑμεῖς ὀφείλετε ἀλλήλων νίπτειν τοὺς πόδας·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for John 13:14
- Matthew 20:26It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant,
- Mark 10:43But it is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant;
- Luke 22:26But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.
- 2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
- Philippians 2:5Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
- Hebrews 5:8Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.
- Hebrews 12:2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Acts 20:35In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
- Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
- Romans 15:1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.
- 1 Corinthians 8:13Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.
- 1 Corinthians 9:19For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, myself urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ--I who am meek when face to face with you, but bold toward you when absent!
- Galatians 5:13For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
- Galatians 6:1Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
- Philippians 2:2make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
Commentaries on John 13:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14Ye also ought to wash one another feet - That is, ye should be ready, after my example, to condescend to all the weakness of your brethren; to be willing to do the meanest offices for them, and to prefer the least of them in honor to yourselves.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Ye also ought to wash - Some have understood this literally as instituting a religious rite which we ought to observe; but this was evidently not the design; because: 1.There is no evidence that Jesus intended it as a religious observance, like the Lord‘s Supper or the ordinance of baptism. 2.It was not observed by the apostles or the primitive Christians as a religious rite. 3.It was a rite of hospitality among the Jews, a common, well-known thing, and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-15Jesus performed acts of humble service, such as washing his disciples’ feet and giving his life on the cross. By doing this, he set an example for others to follow. He showed that true greatness is expressed through love, service, and personal sacrifice for others. wash one another's feet: Foot washing was a common act in that culture. Because of this, some think that Jesus meant for his followers to repeat this action in a literal way. Others believe he…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1512-15. Know ye what I have done?--that is, its intent. The question, however, was put merely to summon their attention to His own answer.Read the comment
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- 1. John 13:14 John 11:2; 1 Cor 12:3; Phil 2:11 ↩
Commentaries on John 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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