John 13:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So while they were eating, Jesus stood up and took off his robe. He got a towel and wrapped it around his waist.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know that he gave up his heavenly riches for you. He gave up everything so that you could be richly blessed.

Luke 22:27

Who is more important: the one serving or the one sitting at the table being served? Everyone thinks it’s the one being served, right? But I have been with you as the one who serves.

Luke 12:37

When their master sees that they are ready and waiting for him, it will be a great day for those servants. I can tell you without a doubt, the master will get himself ready to serve a meal and tell the servants to sit down. Then he will serve them.

Luke 17:7

“Suppose one of you has a servant who has been working in the field, plowing or caring for the sheep. When he comes in from work, what would you say to him? Would you say, ‘Come in, sit down and eat’?

2 Kings 3:11

But Jehoshaphat said, “Surely one of the Lord’s prophets is here. Let’s ask the prophet what the Lord says we should do.” One of the servants of the king of Israel said, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. Elisha was Elijah’s servant.”

Luke 17:8

Of course not! You would say to your servant, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Then get ready and serve me. When I finish eating and drinking, then you can eat.’

John 13:12

When Jesus finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and went back to the table. He asked, “Do you understand what I did for you?

1 John 3:11

This is the teaching you have heard from the beginning: We must love each other.