📖 John — Chapter 13 (KJV)
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John 13:1 Now before Rthe feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
John 13:2 And Rsupper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;
John 13:3 Jesus Rknowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
John 13:4 He riseth from supper, and Rlaid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
John 13:5 After that he Rpoureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
John 13:6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, RLord, dost thou wash my feet?
John 13:7 Jesus answered and said unto him, RWhat I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
John 13:8 Peter saith unto him, RThou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
John 13:9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, Rnot my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
John 13:10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed Rneedeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
John 13:11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
John 13:12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, RKnow ye what I have done to you?
John 13:13 Ye Rcall me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
John 13:14 If RI then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
John 13:15 For I have Rgiven you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
John 13:16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, RThe servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
John 13:17 If ye know these things, Rhappy are ye if ye do them.
John 13:18 I speak not of you all: RI know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.
John 13:19 Now RI tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.
John 13:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
John 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, Rhe was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
John 13:22 Then the disciples Rlooked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
John 13:23 Now there was Rleaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
John 13:24 Simon Peter therefore Rbeckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
John 13:25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, Rwho is it?
John 13:26 Jesus answered, RHe it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
John 13:27 And after the sop RSatan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
John 13:28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
John 13:29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
John 13:30 He then having received the sop Rwent immediately out: and it was night.
John 13:31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, RNow is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
John 13:32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, Rand shall straightway glorify him.
John 13:33 Little children, Ryet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
John 13:34 RA new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
John 13:36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
John 13:37 Peter said unto him, Lord, Rwhy cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
John 13:38 Jesus answered him, RWilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
John 13:1–20 — Jesus washes the disciples’ feet as an example of service
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Knowing his hour and the Father’s gift, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. Peter’s objection receives correction, and Jesus interprets his action as an example of humble service while also warning of betrayal.
Key Truth: Use responsibility to serve rather than to protect rank.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Jesus knowing that the ____ had given all things into his hands, and that he …” (John 13:3)
Find it in John 13:3 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For he ____ who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not …” (John 13:11)
Find it in John 13:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , verily, I say unto you, The servant is not …” (John 13:16)
Find it in John 13:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 13:21–30 — The betrayer is identified and leaves
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Troubled in spirit, Jesus announces betrayal, and the disciples wonder whom he means. He gives the sop to Judas, who departs into the night, while others misunderstand the instruction accompanying his departure.
Key Truth: Take Jesus’ searching knowledge seriously rather than hiding behind proximity to him.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in ____ , and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto …” (John 13:21)
Find it in John 13:21 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the ____ of Simon.” (John 13:26)
Find it in John 13:26 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “He ____ lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is …” (John 13:25)
Find it in John 13:25 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 13:31–38 — A new commandment and Peter’s denial are announced
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus speaks of glorification and his departure, then commands the disciples to love one another as he has loved them. Peter promises to lay down his life, but Jesus foretells his repeated denial.
Key Truth: Let love and humble dependence replace boastful confidence.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the ____ of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.” (John 13:31)
Find it in John 13:31 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have ____ one to another.” (John 13:35)
Find it in John 13:35 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my ____ for thy sake.” (John 13:37)
Find it in John 13:37 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Philippians 2:5 — The call to the mind of Christ connects with the example of humble service.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What practical act of service could express the love Jesus commands?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes John 13:1–20 (Jesus washes the disciples’ feet as an example of service) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes John 13:21–30 (The betrayer is identified and leaves) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes John 13:31–38 (A new commandment and Peter’s denial are announced) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What obligation follows Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet?
5. What public mark identifies Jesus' disciples?
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