¹² After Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer clothes, he took his place at the table again. Then he asked his disciples, “Do you understand what I’ve done for you? ¹³ You call me teacher and Lord, and you’re right because that’s what I am. ¹⁴ So if I, your Lord and teacher, have washed your feet, you must wash each other’s feet. ¹⁵ I’ve given you an example that you should follow. ¹⁶ I can guarantee this truth: Slaves are not superior to their owners, and messengers are not superior to the people who send them. ¹⁷ If you understand all of this, you are blessed whenever you follow my example.