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Berean Standard Bible

“After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.”

John 13:5

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Study note

The farewell section of John begins at supper on the night before Passover. Knowing that the Father had put all things in his hands and that he was returning to God, Jesus rises, lays aside his outer garment and wraps a towel around his waist.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

King James Version (KJV)

After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples` feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then he put water into a basin and was washing the feet of the disciples and drying them with the cloth which was round him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

afterward he putts water into the basin, and began to wash the feet of his disciples, and to wipe with the towel with which he was being girded.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Luego puso agua en un lebrillo, y comenzó á lavar los pies de los discípulos, y á limpiarlos con la toalla con que estaba ceñido.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Luego echó agua en un recipiente y se puso a lavarles los pies a sus discípulos y a secárselos con la toalla.

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