He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 13 of John. The washing of the disciples’ feet interprets Jesus’ death from the perspective of service. The Master assumes the position of a servant and turns the act into a model for the community of disciples.
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stand er von Abendmahl auf, legte seine Kleider ab und nahm einen Schurz und umgürtete sich.
Levántase de la cena, y quítase su ropa, y tomando una toalla, ciñose.
se levantó de la cena, se quitó el manto y, tomando una toalla, se la ató a la cintura.
se leva de table, ôta ses vêtements, et prit un linge, dont il se ceignit.
si levò dalla cena, e pose giù la sua vesta; e preso uno sciugatoio, se ne cinse.
Levantou-se da ceia, tirou as vestes, e, tomando uma toalha, cingiu-se.
就離席站起來,脫了衣服,拿一條手巾束腰,
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