John 13:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

So during the meal Jesus got up, removed his outer garment, and wrapped a towel around his waist.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know our Lord Jesus Christ treated us with undeserved grace by giving up all his riches, so you could become rich.

Luke 22:27

Who do people think is the greatest, a person who is served or one who serves? Isn't it the one who is served? But I have been with you as a servant.

Luke 12:37

Servants are fortunate if their master finds them awake and ready when he comes! I promise you he will get ready and let his servants sit down so he can serve them.

Luke 17:7

If your servant comes in from plowing or from taking care of the sheep, would you say, “Welcome! Come on in and have something to eat”?

2 Kings 3:11

Jehoshaphat said, “Which of the Lord's prophets is with us? We can find out from him what the Lord wants us to do.” One of Joram's officers answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He was one of Elijah's closest followers.”

Luke 17:8

No, you wouldn't say that. You would say, “Prepare me something to eat. Get ready to serve me, so I can have my meal. Then later on you can eat and drink.”

John 13:12

After Jesus had washed his disciples' feet and had put his outer garment back on, he sat down again. Then he said: Do you understand what I have done?

1 John 3:11

From the beginning you were told we must love each other.