John 13:5 “After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the discipl…”

John 13:5

After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

American Standard Version

Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

Geneva Bible 1599

After that, hee powred water into a basen, and began to wash the disciples feete, and to wipe them with the towell, wherewith he was girded.

Darby Translation

then he pours water into the washhand basin, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the linen towel with which he was girded.

Young's Literal Translation

afterward he putteth water into the basin, and began to wash the feet of his disciples, and to wipe with the towel with which he was being girded.

Bible in Basic English

Then he put water into a basin and was washing the feet of the disciples and drying them with the cloth which was round him.

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Cross references

“poureth”

2 Kings 3:11 Ephesians 5:26 John 19:34 Ezekiel 36:25 Zechariah 13:1 1 John 5:6

2 Kings 3:11 · BSB

But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the…

Ephesians 5:26 · BSB

to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

John 19:34 · BSB

Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.

Ezekiel 36:25 · BSB

I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

Zechariah 13:1 · BSB

“On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.

1 John 5:6 · BSB

This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.

“to wash”

Psalm 51:2 Leviticus 14:8 Acts 22:16 1 Corinthians 6:11 Titus 3:3–5 Hebrews 10:22

Psalm 51:2 · BSB

Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

Leviticus 14:8 · BSB

The one being cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; then he will be ceremonially clean. Afterward, he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days.

Acts 22:16 · BSB

And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’

1 Corinthians 6:11 · BSB

And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Titus 3:3–5 · BSB

For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

Hebrews 10:22 · BSB

let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

“feet”

Luke 7:44 1 Timothy 5:10 Genesis 18:4 Genesis 19:2 1 Samuel 25:41 John 13:12–14

Luke 7:44 · BSB

And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Genesis 18:4 · BSB

Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.

Genesis 19:2 · BSB

and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”

1 Samuel 25:41 · BSB

She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”

John 13:12–14 · BSB

When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.

6He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?”

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