King James Bible Fellowship Read the Bible

KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE

John 13:4–7

A connected passage, with study helps kept beside the verses they explain.

TEXT EDITION
Pure Cambridge Edition selected

John 13:4

4He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

John 13:5

5After 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.

John 13:6

6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?

John 13:7

7Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

ENSURE CONTEXTUALIZATION

Add surrounding context

Extend this passage one adjacent verse at a time.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VERSE?

Ask a Local Pastor

Find a nearby pastor committed to holding fast the faithful word, then use the public contact information to begin a real conversation. Nothing is sent or stored for you.

DEFINED WORDS

John 13:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

riseth

Rises; gets up, ascends, comes forth, or begins to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

supper

A meal or feast, commonly an evening meal; the passage identifies any named supper.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

aside

On or to one side; out of a perpendicular or straight direction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

girded

Bound; surrounded; invested; put on.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 13:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

water

The common liquid necessary for life; as a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

began

To have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wash

To cleanse with water or another liquid; to bathe or cause water to pass over.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wipe

To clean, dry, or remove by rubbing; also to clear or take away completely.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wherewith

In, at, or to what place; in the place or circumstance in which.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

girded

Bound; surrounded; invested; put on.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 13:6

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wash

To cleanse with water or another liquid; to bathe or cause water to pass over.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 13:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

answered

Replied or responded; spoke in answer to a person, statement, or situation.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

know

To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hereafter

In time to come; in some future time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE

Cross References

Choose how far to extend the reference list.

From verse 4

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:9
    Study this reference
  2. Luke 22:27
    Study this reference
  3. Luke 12:37
    Study this reference
  4. Philippians 2:6–8
    Study this reference
  5. Luke 17:7
    Study this reference

From verse 5

  1. Luke 7:44
    Study this reference
  2. 1 Timothy 5:10
    Study this reference
  3. Psalms 51:2
    Study this reference
  4. Genesis 18:4
    Study this reference
  5. Genesis 19:2
    Study this reference

From verse 6

  1. John 1:27
    Study this reference
  2. Matthew 3:11–14
    Study this reference
  3. Luke 5:8
    Study this reference

From verse 7

  1. Daniel 12:8
    Study this reference
  2. John 12:16
    Study this reference
  3. John 14:26
    Study this reference
  4. James 5:7–11
    Study this reference
  5. John 13:10–12
    Study this reference

CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION

Still have questions? Ask a Local Pastor.

See public contact information for nearby churches. You decide whether to call, email, or visit.

LOCAL PASTOR DIRECTORY

Find a Pastor Near You

Enter a U.S. ZIP code to find nearby pastors committed to holding fast the faithful word.

Your ZIP is used for this search only. It is not saved or sent to a church.