John 13:14

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 Jesus had washed their feet and put his outer clothing back on, he took his place at the table again and said to them, “Do you understand what I have done for you? 13You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and do so correctly, for that is what I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you too ought to wash one another’s feet. 15For I have given you an example – you should do just as I have done for you. 16I tell you the solemn truth, the slave is not greater than his master, nor is the one who is sent as a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

John 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Ifεἰei · ifG1487
• Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• thenοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• Lordὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• Masterδιδάσκαλοςdidaskalos · teacherG1320
• have washedνίπτωniptō · to washG3538
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• feetπούςpous · footG4228
• oughtὀφείλωopheilō opheileō · to oweG3784
• one another’sἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240

Cross-references for John 13:14

• Matthew 20:26It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
• Mark 10:43But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
• Luke 22:26Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one who serves.
• 2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
• Philippians 2:5You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had,
• Hebrews 5:8Although he was a son, he learned obedience through the things he suffered.
• Hebrews 12:2keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
• Acts 20:35By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we 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 with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.
• Romans 15:1But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves.
• 1 Corinthians 8:13For this reason, if food causes my brother or sister to sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I may not cause one of them to sin.
• 1 Corinthians 9:19For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people.
• 2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) –
• Galatians 5:13For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another.
• Galatians 6:1Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.
• Philippians 2:2complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having 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

Topics related to John 13:14

• Example
• Feet
• Humility
• Jesus, the Christ
• Love
• Master
• Minister, Christian

In the dictionaries

• Aside
• Clean
• Commandment
• Example
• Brotherly Kindness; Brotherly Love
• Foot
• Humility
• Jesus Christ
• John, Gospel of
• Lord's Supper; (eucharist)

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