"Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet"

The account begins with Jesus, fully aware of His impending death and resurrection, demonstrating the full extent of His love for His disciples. John 13:1 states, "It was just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end."

During the meal, Jesus rises, lays aside His outer garments, and wraps a towel around His waist. He then pours water into a basin and begins to wash the disciples' feet, drying them with the towel. This act is particularly striking given the cultural context, where foot washing was a task reserved for the lowest of servants.

When Jesus approaches Simon Peter, Peter initially resists, saying, "You shall never wash my feet" (John 13:8). Jesus responds, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me." Peter, realizing the significance, then asks for not only his feet but also his hands and head to be washed. Jesus clarifies, "He who has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you" (John 13:10), alluding to Judas Iscariot's impending betrayal.