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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 [https://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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Ur.27chatz_.28wash_hands.29 wash his hands]. Later on in the meal and after the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#The_Four_Cups second cup], all of the guests likewise rose up and [https://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 [https://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 [https://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 [https://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 [https://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 [https://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 [https://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]] [https://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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant servant] and [[proposing]] to [https://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]].

179:3.3 After a few [[moments]] of this great [[embarrassment]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] said, " Master, do you really mean to wash my feet? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13] And then, looking up into [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [[face]], [[Jesus]] said: " You may not fully understand what I am about to do, but hereafter you will know the [[meaning]] of all these [[things]]. " Then [[Simon Peter]], drawing a long [[breath]], said, " Master, you shall never wash my feet! "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13] And each of [[the apostles]] nodded their [[approval]] of [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s firm [[declaration]] of refusal to allow [[Jesus]] thus to [[humble]] himself before them.

179:3.3 After a few [[moments]] of this great [[embarrassment]], [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] said, " Master, do you really mean to wash my feet? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13] And then, looking up into [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s [[face]], [[Jesus]] said: " You may not fully understand what I am about to do, but hereafter you will know the [[meaning]] of all these [[things]]. " Then [[Simon Peter]], drawing a long [[breath]], said, " Master, you shall never wash my feet! "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13] And each of [[the apostles]] nodded their [[approval]] of [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s firm [[declaration]] of refusal to allow [[Jesus]] thus to [[humble]] himself before them.

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 [https://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]]. "[https://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. "[https://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 [https://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]]. "[https://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 [https://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. "[https://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.[https://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 [https://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 [https://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.[https://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 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:1._THE_NEW_COMMANDMENT new commandment] which I will presently give you. "

179:3.7 In like [[manner]] [[the Master]] went around the table, in [[silence]], washing the feet of his [[twelve apostles]], not even passing by [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]. When [[Jesus]] had finished [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background washing the feet] of [[the twelve]], he donned his cloak, returned to his place as [[host]], and after looking over his [[bewildered]] [[apostles]], said:

179:3.7 In like [[manner]] [[the Master]] went around the table, in [[silence]], washing the feet of his [[twelve apostles]], not even passing by [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]. When [[Jesus]] had finished [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background washing the feet] of [[the twelve]], he donned his cloak, returned to his place as [[host]], and after looking over his [[bewildered]] [[apostles]], said:

179:3.8 " Do you really [[understand]] what I have done to you? You [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_%28form_of_address%29 call me Master], and you say well, for so I am. If, then, [[the Master]] has washed your feet, why was it that you were unwilling to wash one another's feet? What lesson should you [[learn]] from this [[parable]] in which [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_%28form_of_address%29 the Master] so willingly does that [[service]] which his brethren were unwilling to do for one another? Verily, verily, I say to you: A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant servant] is not greater than his master; neither is one who is sent greater than he who sends him. You have seen the way of [[service]] in my life among you, and [[blessed]] are you who will have the [[gracious]] [[courage]] so to serve. But why are you so slow to [[learn]] that the [[secret]] of greatness in [[the spiritual kingdom]] is not like the [[methods]] of [[power]] in the [[material]] world?[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13]

179:3.8 " Do you really [[understand]] what I have done to you? You [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_%28form_of_address%29 call me Master], and you say well, for so I am. If, then, [[the Master]] has washed your feet, why was it that you were unwilling to wash one another's feet? What lesson should you [[learn]] from this [[parable]] in which [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_%28form_of_address%29 the Master] so willingly does that [[service]] which his brethren were unwilling to do for one another? Verily, verily, I say to you: A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant servant] is not greater than his master; neither is one who is sent greater than he who sends him. You have seen the way of [[service]] in my life among you, and [[blessed]] are you who will have the [[gracious]] [[courage]] so to serve. But why are you so slow to [[learn]] that the [[secret]] of greatness in [[the spiritual kingdom]] is not like the [[methods]] of [[power]] in the [[material]] world?[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_13]

179:3.9 " When I came into this chamber tonight, you were not content [[proudly]] to refuse to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash one another's feet], but you must also fall to [[disputing]] among yourselves as to who should have the places of [[honor]] at my table. Such [[honors]] the [[Pharisees]] and the children of this world seek, but it should not be so among the [[ambassadors]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. Do you not know that there can be no place of preferment at my table? Do you not [[understand]] that I [[love]] each of you as I do the [[others]]? Do you not know that the place nearest me, as men regard such [[honors]], can mean nothing concerning your [[Status|standing]] in [[the kingdom]] of heaven? You know that the [[kings]] of the [[gentiles]] have [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord lordship] over their subjects, while those who [[exercise]] this [[authority]] are sometimes called [[benefactors]]. But it shall not be so in [[the kingdom]] of heaven. He who would be great among you, let him become as the younger; while he who would be chief, let him become as one who [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant serves]. Who is the greater, he who sits at meat, or he who serves? Is it not commonly regarded that he who sits at meat is the greater? But you will [[observe]] that I am among you as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant one who serves]. If you are willing to become fellow servants with me in [[doing the Father's will]], in [[the kingdom]] to come you shall sit with me in [[power]], still doing [[the Father]]'s will in [[future]] [[glory]]. "

179:3.9 " When I came into this chamber tonight, you were not content [[proudly]] to refuse to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_washing#Background wash one another's feet], but you must also fall to [[disputing]] among yourselves as to who should have the places of [[honor]] at my table. Such [[honors]] the [[Pharisees]] and the children of this world seek, but it should not be so among the [[ambassadors]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. Do you not know that there can be no place of preferment at my table? Do you not [[understand]] that I [[love]] each of you as I do the [[others]]? Do you not know that the place nearest me, as men regard such [[honors]], can mean nothing concerning your [[Status|standing]] in [[the kingdom]] of heaven? You know that the [[kings]] of the [[gentiles]] have [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord lordship] over their subjects, while those who [[exercise]] this [[authority]] are sometimes called [[benefactors]]. But it shall not be so in [[the kingdom]] of heaven. He who would be great among you, let him become as the younger; while he who would be chief, let him become as one who [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant serves]. Who is the greater, he who sits at meat, or he who serves? Is it not commonly regarded that he who sits at meat is the greater? But you will [[observe]] that I am among you as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant one who serves]. If you are willing to become fellow servants with me in [[doing the Father's will]], in [[the kingdom]] to come you shall sit with me in [[power]], still doing [[the Father]]'s will in [[future]] [[glory]]. "

179:3.10 When [[Jesus]] had finished [[speaking]], the [[Alpheus twins]] brought on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Motzi_.28.22who_brings_forth.22.29 bread and wine, with the bitter herbs and the paste of dried fruits], for the next course of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_supper Last Supper].

179:3.10 When [[Jesus]] had finished [[speaking]], the [[Alpheus twins]] brought on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_seder#Motzi_.28.22who_brings_forth.22.29 bread and wine, with the bitter herbs and the paste of dried fruits], for the next course of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_supper Last Supper].

<center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_179 Go to Paper 179]</center>

<center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_179 Go to Paper 179]</center>