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John 13:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 13:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 13 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
John 13:5 (KJV)
Commentary on John 13:5
After that he poureth water into a bason (εἶτα βάλλει ὕδωρ εἰς τὸν νιπτῆρα)—The simple, practical actions emphasize the incarnation's concreteness. God in flesh performs physical, humble tasks. The water (ὕδωρ/hydōr) anticipates the water and blood flowing from Jesus's pierced side (John 19:34), symbols of spiritual cleansing and life.And began to wash the disciples' feet (καὶ ἤρξατο νίπτειν τοὺς πόδας τῶν μαθητῶν)—The verb "wash" (νίπτειν/niptein) means to wash part of the body (especially hands or feet), distinct from louō (to bathe the whole body). Jesus later uses this distinction (v.10): ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 13:5
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“he said to Simon”
“Wash me throughly from mine iniquity”
“if she has brought up children”
“wash your feet”
“See now, my lords, please turn aside into your servant's house, stay all night, wash your feet, and you will rise up early, and go on your way. They said”
“Isn't there here a prophet of Yahweh”
“but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus”
“having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience”
“and bowed herself with her face to the earth”