John 13:5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 [a]Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet(A) and dry them with the towel around his waist.
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- 13:5 The act of washing another’s feet was one that could not be required of the lowliest Jewish slave. It is an allusion to the humiliating death of the crucifixion.
John 13:5
New King James Version
5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
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John 13:5
King James Version
5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
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John 13:5
English Standard Version
5 Then he (A)poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
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