John 13:12
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When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you?
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Know ye what I have done?--that is, its intent. The question, however, was put merely to summon their attention to His own answer.
Open source ↗Our Saviour having finished his public discourses, in which he "endured the contradiction of sinners," now applies himself to a private conversation with his friends, in which he designed the consolation of saints. Henceforward we have an account of what passed between him and his disciples, who were to be entrusted with the affairs of his household, when he was gone into a far country; the necessary instructions and comforts he furnished them with. His hour being at hand, he applies himself to set his house in order. In this chapter I. He washes his disciples' feet (v. 1-17). II. He foretels who should betray him (Joh 13:18-30). III. He instructs them in the great doctrine of his own death, and the great duty of brotherly love (Joh 13:31-35). IV. He foretels Peter's denying him (Joh 13:36-38).
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Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
‘Thus Ezekiel will be a sign for you; you will do everything that he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’
So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.
Then the people asked me, “Won’t you tell us what these things you are doing mean to us?”
Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.
Then Jesus said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? Then how will you understand any of the parables?