John 13:5
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
After that be poureth water into a bason,.... This also was a servile work, and what properly belonged to servants to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Began to wash ... - It was uniformly the office of a servant to wash the feet of guests, 1Sa 25:41. It became a matter…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Poureth water into a bason, etc. - This was the office of the meanest slaves. When David sent to Abigail, to inform her…
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
into a bason Better, into the bason, which stood there for such purposes, the large copper bason commonly found in…
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