John 13:6

New American Bible - revised edition

He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Master, are you going to wash my feet?”

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When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.”

the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.”

Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist.

Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later.”