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Πρὸ before πρό pró a primary preposition; fore, i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to above, ago, before, or ever δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑορτῆς festival ἑορτή heortḗ a festival feast, holyday τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πάσχα Passover lamb πάσχα páscha of Chaldee origin (compare H06453); the Passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected wi εἰδὼς know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ⸀ ἦλθεν come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὥρα hour ὥρα hṓra apparently a primary word; an hour (literally or figuratively) day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde μεταβῇ leave μεταβαίνω metabaínō from G3326 (μετά) and the base of G939 (βάσις); to change place depart, go, pass, remove ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κόσμου world κόσμος kósmos probably from the base of G2865 (κομίζω); orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or τούτου this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατέρα father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent ἀγαπήσας love ἀγαπάω agapáō perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689); to love (in a social or moral sense) (be-)love(-ed) τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἰδίους one's own ἴδιος ídios pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κόσμῳ world κόσμος kósmos probably from the base of G2865 (κομίζω); orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τέλος end τέλος télos from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) ἠγάπησεν love ἀγαπάω agapáō perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689); to love (in a social or moral sense) (be-)love(-ed) αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too δείπνου dinner δεῖπνον deîpnon from the same as G1160 (δαπάνη); dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening) feast, supper ⸀γινομένου τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, διαβόλου Slanderer διάβολος diábolos from G1225 (διαβάλλω); a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H07854) false accuser, devil, slanderer ἤδη now ἤδη ḗdē apparently from G2228 (ἤ) (or possibly G2229 (ἦ)) and G1211 (δή); even now already, (even) now (already), by this time βεβληκότος cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καρδίαν heart καρδία kardía prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, heart); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by an ⸂ ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde παραδοῖ αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive Ἰούδας Judah Ἰούδας Ioúdas of Hebrew origin (H03063); Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and it Σίμωνος Simon Σίμων Símōn of Hebrew origin (H08095); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites Simon ⸀ Ἰσκαριώτου Iscariot Ἰσκαριώτης Iskariṓtēs of Hebrew origin (probably H0377 and H07149); inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes (i.e. Keriothite), an epithet of Judas t ⸃,
The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
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⸀ εἰδὼς know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ⸀ ἔδωκεν give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατὴρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χεῖρας hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig θεοῦ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go ἐξῆλθεν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεὸν God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go ὑπάγει go away ὑπάγω hypágō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally ,
Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God.
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ἐγείρεται wake ἐγείρω egeírō probably akin to the base of G58 (ἀγορά) (through the idea of collecting one's faculties); to waken (transitively or int ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δείπνου dinner δεῖπνον deîpnon from the same as G1160 (δαπάνη); dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening) feast, supper καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τίθησιν put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἱμάτια outer garment ἱμάτιον himátion neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on); a dress (inner or outer) apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raimen καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too λαβὼν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati λέντιον towel λέντιον léntion of Latin origin; a linen cloth, i.e. apron towel διέζωσεν gird διαζώννυμι diazṓnnymi from G1223 (διά) and G2224 (ζώννυμι); to gird tightly gird ἑαυτόν himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- ·
So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.
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εἶτα then εἶτα eîta a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover after that(-ward), furthermore, then βάλλει cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, ὕδωρ water ὕδωρ hýdōr from the base of G5205 (ὑετός); water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively water εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, νιπτῆρα basin νιπτήρ niptḗr from G3538 (νίπτω); a ewer bason , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἤρξατο begin ἄρχομαι árchomai middle voice of G757 (ἄρχω) (through the implication, of precedence); to commence (in order of time) (rehearse from the) νίπτειν wash νίπτω níptō to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution wash τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μαθητῶν disciple μαθητής mathētḗs from G3129 (μανθάνω); a learner, i.e. pupil disciple καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐκμάσσειν wipe ἐκμάσσω ekmássō from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι); to knead out, i.e. (by analogy) to wipe dry wipe τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λεντίῳ towel λέντιον léntion of Latin origin; a linen cloth, i.e. apron towel ᾧ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when διεζωσμένος gird διαζώννυμι diazṓnnymi from G1223 (διά) and G2224 (ζώννυμι); to gird tightly gird .
After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.
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ἔρχεται come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid Σίμωνα Simon Σίμων Símōn of Hebrew origin (H08095); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites Simon Πέτρον Peter Πέτρος Pétros apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle Peter, rock . ⸀ λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ⸀ αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive Κύριε lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L , σύ you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me νίπτεις wash νίπτω níptō to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution wash τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) ;
He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?”
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ἀπεκρίθη answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ποιῶ do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid σὺ you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no οἶδας know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 ἄρτι now ἄρτι árti adverb from a derivative of G142 (αἴρω) (compare G740 (ἄρτος)) through the idea of suspension; just now this day (hour), , γνώσῃ come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it .
Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
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λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive Πέτρος Peter Πέτρος Pétros apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle Peter, rock · Οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) νίψῃς wash νίπτω níptō to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution wash ⸂ μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, αἰῶνα age αἰών aiṓn from the same as G104 (ἀεί); properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; speciall . ἀπεκρίθη answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t ⸂ Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) νίψω wash νίπτω níptō to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution wash σε you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou , οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔχεις have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess μέρος part μέρος méros from an obsolete but more primary form of (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figurati μετʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario ἐμοῦ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me .
“Never shall You wash my feet!” Peter told Him.
Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.”
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λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive Σίμων Simon Σίμων Símōn of Hebrew origin (H08095); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites Simon Πέτρος Peter Πέτρος Pétros apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle Peter, rock · Κύριε lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L , μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me μόνον alone μόνον mónon neuter of G3441 (μόνος) as adverb; merely alone, but, only ἀλλὰ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χεῖρας hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κεφαλήν head κεφαλή kephalḗ from the primary (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively .
“Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”
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λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸀ ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus · Ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λελουμένος wash λούω loúō a primary verb; to bathe (the whole person; whereas G3538 (νίπτω) means to wet a part only, and G4150 (πλύνω) to wash, c ⸂ οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔχει have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess χρείαν need χρεία chreía from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) or G5534 (χρή); employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, req ⸂ εἰ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) νίψασθαι wash νίπτω níptō to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution wash , ἀλλʼ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve ἔστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when καθαρὸς pure καθαρός katharós clean (literally or figuratively) clean, clear, pure ὅλος all ὅλος hólos a primary word; whole or all, i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb a · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καθαροί pure καθαρός katharós clean (literally or figuratively) clean, clear, pure ἐστε are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when , ἀλλʼ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve οὐχὶ not at all οὐχί ouchí intensive of G3756 (οὐ); not indeed nay, not πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw .
Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.”
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ᾔδει know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, παραδιδόντα hand over παραδίδωμι paradídōmi from G3844 (παρά) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit betray, bring forth, cast, commit, d αὐτόν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τοῦτο this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ⸀ ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that Οὐχὶ not at all οὐχί ouchí intensive of G3756 (οὐ); not indeed nay, not πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw καθαροί pure καθαρός katharós clean (literally or figuratively) clean, clear, pure ἐστε are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when .
For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, “Not all of you are clean.”
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Ὅτε when ὅτε hóte from G3739 (ὅς) and G5037 (τέ); at which (thing) too, i.e. when after (that), as soon as, that, when, while οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ἔνιψεν wash νίπτω níptō to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution wash τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸀ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔλαβεν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἱμάτια outer garment ἱμάτιον himátion neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on); a dress (inner or outer) apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raimen αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸂ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀνέπεσεν lie down ἀναπίπτω anapíptō from G303 (ἀνά) and G4098 (πίπτω); to fall back, i.e. lie down, lean back lean, sit down (to meat) , πάλιν again πάλιν pálin probably from the same as G3823 (πάλη) (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Γινώσκετε come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m πεποίηκα do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ;
When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you?
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ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou φωνεῖτέ crow φωνέω phōnéō from G5456 (φωνή); to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me Ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, διδάσκαλος teacher διδάσκαλος didáskalos from G1321 (διδάσκω); an instructor (genitive case or specially) doctor, master, teacher καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριος lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too καλῶς well καλῶς kalōs adverb from G2570 (καλός); well (usually morally) (in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well λέγετε say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh , εἰμὶ am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when γάρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par .
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.
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εἰ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἔνιψα wash νίπτω níptō to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution wash ὑμῶν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριος lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, διδάσκαλος teacher διδάσκαλος didáskalos from G1321 (διδάσκω); an instructor (genitive case or specially) doctor, master, teacher , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ὀφείλετε owe ὀφείλω opheílō probably from the base of G3786 (ὄφελος) (through the idea of accruing); to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under ἀλλήλων one another ἀλλήλων allḗlōn Genitive plural from G243 (ἄλλος) reduplicated; one another each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-) νίπτειν wash νίπτω níptō to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution wash τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) ·
So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
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ὑπόδειγμα figure ὑπόδειγμα hypódeigma from G5263 (ὑποδείκνυμι); an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively, specimen, adumbration) en-(ex-)ample, patte γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἔδωκα give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde καθὼς just as καθώς kathṓs from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς); just (or inasmuch) as, that according to, (according, even) as, how, when ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐποίησα do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ποιῆτε do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid .
I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.
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ἀμὴν verily ἀμήν amḗn of Hebrew origin (H0543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, s ἀμὴν verily ἀμήν amḗn of Hebrew origin (H0543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, s λέγω say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou , οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when δοῦλος male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o μείζων large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κυρίου lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive οὐδὲ not even οὐδέ oudé from G3756 (οὐ) and G1161 (δέ); not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), n ἀπόστολος apostle ἀπόστολος apóstolos from G649 (ἀποστέλλω); a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ (apostle) μείζων large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πέμψαντος send πέμπω pémpō apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) αὐτόν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
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εἰ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it οἴδατε know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 , μακάριοί blessed μακάριος makários a prolonged form of the poetical (meaning the same); supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off blessed, happy(X ἐστε are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other ποιῆτε do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid αὐτά he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.