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John 13:8

King James Version (KJV)

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John 13:8

Verse 8 of 38

Scripture focus

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

John 13:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 13:8

Theological / Devotional

Never wash. The negative is strongly expressed in the Greek. Such forceful outbursts are characteristic of Peter’s speech (see on v. 6). His words were those of self-confidence and not of humble surrender. He does not wait for the afterknowledge Jesus offered to him.

No part with me. In view of the symbolic significance of the act Jesus was performing, only thus could Peter have part with Christ (see on vs. 12, 15). Furthermore, Peter’s independent spirit and haughty attitude were inconsistent with the character of those who enjoy spiritual fellowship with their Lord in this life and who entertain the hope of enjoying eternal fellowship with Him in the world to come.

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