John 13:7 nasb — Jesus answered and said to him, "What I do you do not realize now, but you will understand hereafter."

NASB

"Jesus answered and said to him, "What I do you do not realize now, but you will understand hereafter.""

— John 13:7, NASB

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John 13 — Context

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*got up from supper, and *laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself.

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Then He *poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.

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So He *came to Simon Peter. He *said to Him, "Lord, do You wash my feet?"

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Jesus answered and said to him, "What I do you do not realize now, but you will understand hereafter."

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Peter *said to Him, "Never shall You wash my feet!" Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me."

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Simon Peter *said to Him, "Lord, then wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head."

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Jesus *said to him, "He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you."

John 13:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:7 say?
John 13:7 in the NASB reads: “Jesus answered and said to him, "What I do you do not realize now, but you will understand 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 (NASB): “Jesus answered and said to him, "What I do you do not realize now, but you will understand 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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