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John 13:9

John 13:9
Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Simon Peter saith unto him,.... Being convinced of his mistake in not submitting to Christ, fearing he should he…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Not my feet only ... - Peter, with characteristic readiness and ardor, saw now that everything depended on this. His…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Lord, not my feet only, etc. - It appears that Peter entered into our Lord's meaning, and saw that this was emblematical…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 13:1-17

It has generally been taken for granted by commentators that Christ's washing his disciples' feet, and the discourse…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

not my feet only The impetuosity which is so marked a characteristic of S. Peter in the first three Gospels (comp.…