John 13:7 kjv — Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

King James Version

"Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter."

— John 13:7, King James Version

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John 13 — Context

4

He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

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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.

John 13:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:7 say?
John 13:7 in the King James Version reads: “Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.”
Where is John 13:7 in the Bible?
John 13:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 7.
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 13:7.
What translation should I read John 13:7 in?
John 13:7 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 13:7?
John 13:7 reads (KJV): “Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.” 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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