John 13

John 13

1 - 20 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet

It's before Passover and Judas has already decided to betray Jesus. Jesus knows so he washes the feet (a common practice, according to my notes, but usually given to the slaves - it would be expected for the disciples to wash the teacher's feet).

21 - 30 Jesus Foretells His Betrayal

Jesus accuses Judas of his betrayal by giving him the piece of bread. It is interesting that the Last Supper isn't instituted in this last meal (here).

31 - 35 The New Commandment

His last commandment: "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you should also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." I like how he repeats "love one another three times." (He meant it!) It's sad that few follow this commandment.

36 - 38 Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

Simon Peter asks where Jesus is going. Jesus says, where he can't follow. Simon Peter says he will lay down his life for Jesus, and Jesus predicts that he will deny Jesus 3 times before morning.