Celtic Odyssey

John 13:1-17, 31b-35 (TIB [1] ): It was before the Feast of Passover, and Jesus realized that the hour had come for him to pass from this world to Abba God. He had always loved his own in this world, but now he showed how perfect this love was. 2 The Devil had already convinced Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus. So during supper, 3 Jesus — knowing that God had put all things into his own hands, and that he had come from God and was returning to God — 4 rose from the table, took off his clothes and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 He then poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and dry them with the towel that was around his waist. 6 When Jesus came to Simon Peter, Peter said, “Rabbi, you’re not going to wash my feet, are you?” 7 Jesus answered, “You don’t realize what I am doing right now, but later you’ll understand.” 8 Peter replied, “You’ll never wash my feet!” Jesus answered, “If I don’t wash you, you have no part with me.” 9 ...

John 13:1-17; 31-35 (CEB; adapted): [1] 1 Before the Festival of Passover, Jesus knew that his time had come to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them fully. 2 Jesus and his disciples were sharing the evening meal. The devil had already provoked Judas, Simon Iscariot’s son, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew the Father had given everything into his hands, that he’d come from God, and was returning to God. 4 So he got up from the table and took off his robes. Picking up a linen towel, he tied it around his waist. 5 Then he poured water into a washbasin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he was wearing. 6 When Jesus came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” 7 Jesus replied, “You don’t understand what I’m doing now, but you’ll understand later.” 8 “No!” Peter said. “You’ll never wash my feet!” Jesus replied, “Unless I wash you, you won’t have a place with m...