John 13

Now before the 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.

As the Passover feast approached, Jesus felt the weight of his impending departure from this world to join his Father. His heart overflowed with love for his followers, a love that would endure till the end.

And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

As the meal concluded, a sinister thought, planted by the devil, began to take root in the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son - a thought to betray him.

Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

Aware that God had entrusted everything to him, Jesus felt a deep sense of purpose. He knew he was a divine messenger, sent from God and destined to return to Him.

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

He stood up from dinner, removed his clothes, and wrapped himself in a towel.

After 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.

Then, he filled a basin with water, and with a humble heart, began to tenderly wash the disciples' feet, drying them with the very towel wrapped around him.

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

Then he approached Simon Peter. Peter, surprised, asked him, "Lord, are you really going to wash my feet?"

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

Jesus gently replied, "You may not understand my actions now, but in time, you will."

Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

Peter told Jesus, "You will never wash my feet." But Jesus replied, "If I don't cleanse you, you can't be part of my journey."

Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.

Simon Peter passionately exclaimed, "Lord, not just my feet, but my hands and my head too!"

Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

Jesus told him, "Once you've bathed, you only need to wash your feet to be completely clean. And you are clean, though not everyone is."

For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

He was aware of the traitor among them, so he declared, "Not all of you are pure."

So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

After he tenderly washed their feet, put his clothes back on, and sat down, he looked at them and asked, "Do you understand the act of love I've just shown you?"

Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

You address me as your Guide and Leader, and you're right; that's exactly who I am.

If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.

As your guide and leader, I have humbly served you. So, you too should serve each other with humility and love.

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

I've shown you the way, now follow my lead with love and kindness.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

Truly, I tell you, a worker is not above his boss, nor is a messenger more important than the one who sent him.

If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

If you understand and act on these teachings, you'll find true happiness.

I speak not of you all: I 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.

I'm not referring to everyone, I know who I've selected. But it's just as the scriptures predicted: Even those who share my table have turned against me.

Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.

I'm telling you this now, before it happens, so that when it does, you'll know it's me.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Truly, I tell you, whoever welcomes the one I send, welcomes me. And welcoming me is like welcoming the one who sent me.

When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

With a heavy heart, Jesus spoke, "I assure you, one among you will betray me."

Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.

The disciples glanced at each other, confused and unsure about whom he was talking about.

Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

One of Jesus' beloved disciples was resting against his heart, feeling his love and warmth.

Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.

Simon Peter gestured to him, urging him to inquire who the subject of the conversation was.

He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?

Resting his head on Jesus' chest, he asked with a trembling voice, "Master, who could it be?"

Jesus answered, He 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.

Jesus replied, "The one I share my bread with, after dipping it, is the one." He then dipped the bread and handed it to Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, with a heavy heart.

And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

After the bread was dipped, evil took hold of him. Jesus then told him, "Whatever you plan, do it fast."

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

No one at the table understood why he said this to him.

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.

Some assumed that since Judas held the money, Jesus had instructed him to buy necessities for the feast or to give some to the needy.

He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

After accepting the bread, he left at once, swallowed by the darkness of the night.

Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

As soon as he left, Jesus expressed, "Now, the human embodiment of divinity shines brightly, reflecting God's glory within."

If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

If we honor God, He will honor us in return, immediately and personally.

Little children, yet 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.

My dear ones, I won't be with you much longer. You'll look for me, but just as I told the Jews, you won't be able to follow where I'm going. I'm telling you the same now.

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

I'm giving you a fresh directive: Love each other deeply and genuinely, just as I have loved you. Show that same love to one another.

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Everyone will recognize you as my followers if you show love to each other.

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.

Simon Peter asked Jesus, "Master, where are you going?" Jesus replied, "My path is not one you can walk now, but you will follow in my footsteps later."

Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

Peter asked Jesus, "Why can't I come with you now? I'm ready to give up my life for you."

Jesus answered him, Wilt 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.

Jesus asked him, "Would you risk your life for me?" He continued, "I assure you, before the rooster crows, you will deny knowing me three times."