John 13:9 cpdv — Simon Peter said to him, “Then Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Simon Peter said to him, “Then Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!” "

— John 13:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 13 — Context

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And then he came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to him, “Lord, would you wash my feet?”

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Jesus responded and said to him: “What I am doing, you do not now understand. But you shall understand it afterward.”

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

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Simon Peter said to him, “Then Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!”

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Jesus said to him: “He who is washed need only wash his feet, and then he will be entirely clean. And you are clean, but not all.”

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For he knew which one would betray him. For this reason, he said, “You are not all clean.”

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And so, after he washed their feet and received his vestments, when he had sat down at table again, he said to them: “Do you know what I have done for you?

John 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 13:9 say?
John 13:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Simon Peter said to him, “Then Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!” ”
Where is John 13:9 in the Bible?
John 13:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 9.
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 13:9.
What translation should I read John 13:9 in?
John 13:9 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 13:9?
John 13:9 reads (CPDV): “Simon Peter said to him, “Then Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!” ” 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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