John 13:12-17

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 13:12-17

12When 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?
13You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.
14So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
15I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.
16Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
17If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
— John 13:12-17

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