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==179:3. WASHING THE APOSTLES' FEET==

==179:3. WASHING THE APOSTLES' FEET==

179:3.1 After drinking the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Kadeish_.28blessings_and_the_first_cup_of_wine.29 first cup] of the [[Passover]], it was the [[Jewish]] [[custom]] for the [[host]] to arise from the table and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Ur.27chatz_.28wash_hands.29 wash his hands]. Later on in the meal and after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#The_Four_Cups second cup], all of the guests likewise rose up and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Rohtzah_.28ritual_washing_of_hands.29 washed their hands]. Since [[the apostles]] knew that their Master never [[observed]] these [[rites]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_purification#Judaism ceremonial hand washing], they were very [[curious]] to know what he [[intended]] to do when, after they had partaken of this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Kadeish_.28blessings_and_the_first_cup_of_wine.29 first cup], he arose from the table and [[silently]] made his way over to near the door, where the water pitchers, basins, and towels had been placed. And their [[curiosity]] grew into [[astonishment]] as they saw [[the Master]] remove his outer garment, gird himself with a towel, and begin to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background pour water into one of the foot basins]. [[Imagine]] the [[amazement]] of [[the Apostles|these twelve men]], who had so recently refused to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing wash one another's feet], and who had engaged in such unseemly [[disputes]] about positions of [[honor]] at the table, when they saw him make his way around the unoccupied end of the table to the lowest seat of the feast, where [[Simon Peter]] reclined, and, kneeling down in the [[attitude]] of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant servant], make ready to wash [[Peter, the Apostle|Simon]]'s feet. As [[the Master]] knelt, all [[the Apostles|twelve]] arose as one man to their feet; even the [[traitorous]] [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] so far forgot his [[infamy]] for a [[moment]] as to arise with his fellow [[apostles]] in this [[expression]] of [[surprise]], [[respect]], and utter [[amazement]].

179:3.1 After drinking the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Kadeish_.28blessings_and_the_first_cup_of_wine.29 first cup] of the [[Passover]], it was the [[Jewish]] [[custom]] for the [[host]] to arise from the table and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Ur.27chatz_.28wash_hands.29 wash his hands]. Later on in the meal and after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#The_Four_Cups second cup], all of the guests likewise rose up and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Rohtzah_.28ritual_washing_of_hands.29 washed their hands]. Since [[the apostles]] knew that their Master never [[observed]] these [[rites]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_purification#Judaism ceremonial hand washing], they were very [[curious]] to know what he [[intended]] to do when, after they had partaken of this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Kadeish_.28blessings_and_the_first_cup_of_wine.29 first cup], he arose from the table and [[silently]] made his way over to near the door, where the water pitchers, basins, and towels had been placed. And their [[curiosity]] grew into astonishment as they saw [[the Master]] remove his outer garment, gird himself with a towel, and begin to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background pour water into one of the foot basins]. [[Imagine]] the [[amazement]] of [[the Apostles|these twelve men]], who had so recently refused to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing wash one another's feet], and who had engaged in such unseemly [[disputes]] about positions of [[honor]] at the table, when they saw him make his way around the unoccupied end of the table to the lowest seat of the feast, where [[Simon Peter]] reclined, and, kneeling down in the [[attitude]] of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant servant], make ready to wash [[Peter, the Apostle|Simon]]'s feet. As [[the Master]] knelt, all [[the Apostles|twelve]] arose as one man to their feet; even the [[traitorous]] [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] so far forgot his [[infamy]] for a [[moment]] as to arise with his fellow [[apostles]] in this [[expression]] of [[surprise]], [[respect]], and utter [[amazement]].

179:3.2 There stood [[Simon Peter]], looking down into the upturned [[face]] of his Master. [[Jesus]] said nothing; it was not [[necessary]] that he should [[speak]]. His [[attitude]] plainly [[revealed]] that he was [[minded]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash] [[Simon Peter]]'s feet. Notwithstanding his frailties of the [[flesh]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] loved [[the Master]]. This [[Galilean]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] was the first [[human being]] wholeheartedly to [[believe]] in the [[divinity]] of [[Jesus]] and to make full and [[public]] [[confession]] of that [[belief]]. And [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had never since really [[doubted]] the [[divine]] [[nature]] of [[the Master]]. Since [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] so [[revered]] and [[honored]] [[Jesus]] in his [[heart]], it was not strange that his [[soul]] resented the [[thought]] of [[Jesus]]' kneeling there before him in the [[attitude]] of a menial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant servant] and [[proposing]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash his feet] as would a [[slave]]. When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] presently collected his wits sufficiently to address [[the Master]], he [[spoke]] the [[heart]] [[feelings]] of all his fellow [[apostles]].

179:3.2 There stood [[Simon Peter]], looking down into the upturned [[face]] of his Master. [[Jesus]] said nothing; it was not [[necessary]] that he should [[speak]]. His [[attitude]] plainly [[revealed]] that he was [[minded]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash] [[Simon Peter]]'s feet. Notwithstanding his frailties of the [[flesh]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] loved [[the Master]]. This [[Galilean]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fisherman] was the first [[human being]] wholeheartedly to [[believe]] in the [[divinity]] of [[Jesus]] and to make full and [[public]] [[confession]] of that [[belief]]. And [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had never since really [[doubted]] the [[divine]] [[nature]] of [[the Master]]. Since [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] so [[revered]] and [[honored]] [[Jesus]] in his [[heart]], it was not strange that his [[soul]] resented the [[thought]] of [[Jesus]]' kneeling there before him in the [[attitude]] of a menial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant servant] and [[proposing]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash his feet] as would a [[slave]]. When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] presently collected his wits sufficiently to address [[the Master]], he [[spoke]] the [[heart]] [[feelings]] of all his fellow [[apostles]].

179:3.4 The [[dramatic]] [[appeal]] of this unusual scene at first [[touched]] the [[heart]] of even [[Judas Iscariot]]; but when his vainglorious [[intellect]] passed [[judgment]] upon the [[spectacle]], he concluded that this [[gesture]] of [[humility]] was just one more episode which conclusively [[proved]] that [[Jesus]] would never qualify as [[Israel]]'s [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism deliverer], and that he had made no mistake in the [[decision]] to [[Desertion|desert]] [[the Master]]'s [[Movement|cause]].

179:3.4 The [[dramatic]] [[appeal]] of this unusual scene at first [[touched]] the [[heart]] of even [[Judas Iscariot]]; but when his vainglorious [[intellect]] passed [[judgment]] upon the [[spectacle]], he concluded that this [[gesture]] of [[humility]] was just one more episode which conclusively [[proved]] that [[Jesus]] would never qualify as [[Israel]]'s [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Messianism deliverer], and that he had made no mistake in the [[decision]] to [[Desertion|desert]] [[the Master]]'s [[Movement|cause]].

179:3.5 As they all stood there in breathless [[amazement]], [[Jesus]] said: " [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], I [[declare]] that, if I do not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash your feet], you will have no [[part]] with me in that which I am about to [[perform]]. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13] When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] heard this [[declaration]], coupled with the [[fact]] that [[Jesus]] continued kneeling there at his feet, he made one of those [[decisions]] of blind [[acquiescence]] in compliance with the [[wish]] of one whom he [[respected]] and [[loved]]. As it began to [[dawn]] on [[Simon Peter]] that there was attached to this [[proposed]] enactment of [[service]] some [[signification]] that determined one's [[future]] [[connection]] with [[the Master]]'s [[work]], he not only became [[reconciled]] to the [[thought]] of allowing [[Jesus]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash his feet] but, in his characteristic and [[impetuous]] [[manner]], said: " Then, Master, wash not my feet only but also my hands and my head. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13]

179:3.5 As they all stood there in breathless [[amazement]], [[Jesus]] said: " [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], I [[declare]] that, if I do not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash your feet], you will have no [[part]] with me in that which I am about to [[perform]]. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13] When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] heard this [[declaration]], coupled with the [[fact]] that [[Jesus]] continued kneeling there at his feet, he made one of those [[decisions]] of blind acquiescence in compliance with the [[wish]] of one whom he [[respected]] and [[loved]]. As it began to [[dawn]] on [[Simon Peter]] that there was attached to this [[proposed]] enactment of [[service]] some [[signification]] that determined one's [[future]] [[connection]] with [[the Master]]'s [[work]], he not only became [[reconciled]] to the [[thought]] of allowing [[Jesus]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash his feet] but, in his characteristic and impetuous [[manner]], said: " Then, Master, wash not my feet only but also my hands and my head. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13]

179:3.6 As [[the Master]] made ready to begin [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background washing Peter's feet], he said: " He who is already clean needs only to have his feet washed. You who sit with me tonight are clean—but not all.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13] But the dust of your feet should have been washed away before you sat down at meat with me. And besides, I would [[perform]] this [[service]] for you as a [[parable]] to [[illustrate]] the [[meaning]] of a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:1._THE_NEW_COMMANDMENT new commandment] which I will presently give you. "

179:3.6 As [[the Master]] made ready to begin [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background washing Peter's feet], he said: " He who is already clean needs only to have his feet washed. You who sit with me tonight are clean—but not all.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13] But the dust of your feet should have been washed away before you sat down at meat with me. And besides, I would [[perform]] this [[service]] for you as a [[parable]] to [[illustrate]] the [[meaning]] of a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:1._THE_NEW_COMMANDMENT new commandment] which I will presently give you. "