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The Book of John, Chapter 13, Verse 4

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Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
King James Version
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
American Standard Version
riseth from supper, and layeth aside his garments; and he took a towel, and girded himself.
New English Translation
For I have given you an example– you should do just as I have done for you.
World English Bible
arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel, and wrapped a towel around his waist.
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After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe [them] with the towel wherewith he was girded.
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Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
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Jesus answered and said unto him, ‹What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.›
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Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, ‹If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.›
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Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also [my] hands and [my] head.
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Jesus saith to him, ‹He that is washed needeth not save to wash› [his] ‹feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.›
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For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, ‹Ye are not all clean.›
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So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, ‹Know ye what I have done to you?›
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‹Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for› [so] ‹I am.›
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‹If I then,› [your] ‹Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.›