13 Bible Verses About Washing Feet

What I gave you was an example, so that you also would do as I have done for you.

Truly, truly, I tell you, a servant is not greater than his master, and one who is sent is not greater than the one who sent him.

You were called to be free, brothers and sisters. Only do not let your freedom become an opening for the flesh. Instead, through love, be slaves to one another.

Rather, he emptied himself, taking on the form of a servant and coming to share the likeness of human beings. And when he was found in outward form as a human being,

Next he poured water into the basin and began washing the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had tied around himself.

Peter said to him, “You are never going to wash my feet, not ever!” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you can have no share with me.”

When Jesus had washed their feet, he put his outer clothes back on and took his place at the table. Then he spoke to them again: “Do you understand what I have done for you? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that is what I am.

Now you know these things; you are blessed if you act on them.

Think about it: who is greater, the guest who lies at the table, or the one who serves the meal? Surely the one at the table. Yet here I am among you as the one who serves.

The Son of Man himself came, not so that others would serve him, but to serve them and to give his life as the ransom price for many.”

She must be well known for good deeds: bringing up children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving herself to every kind of good work.

Love one another warmly, as brothers and sisters in one family; take the lead in honoring one another.