John 13:5 net — He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel he had wrapped…

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"He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel he had wrapped around himself."

— John 13:5, NET Bible

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John 13 — Context

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The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, that he should betray Jesus.

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Because Jesus knew that the Father had handed all things over to him, and that he had come from God and was going back to God,

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he got up from the meal, removed his outer clothes, took a towel and tied it around himself.

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He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel he had wrapped around himself.

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Then he came to Simon Peter. Peter said to him,“Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”

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Jesus replied,“You do not understand what I am doing now, but you will understand after these things.”

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Peter said to him,“You will never wash my feet!” Jesus replied,“If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.”

John 13:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 13:5 say?
John 13:5 in the NET Bible reads: “He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel he had wrapped around himself.”
Where is John 13:5 in the Bible?
John 13:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 5.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 13:5.
What translation should I read John 13:5 in?
John 13:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 13:5?
John 13:5 reads (NET): “He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel he had wrapped around himself.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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