John 13:3-4
What is written? (ESV)
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.
What does it say?
Jesus knew that God, the Father, had given Him all authority and that He had come from heaven and was going back there. He rose from the table, laid aside His outer garments, took a towel, and tied it around His waist.
What is its immediate context?
This entire section of Scripture (John 13-17) is Jesus in the upper room with the twelve apostles. He is speaking to them directly and giving them instructions about his coming death and what will follow. Jesus will begin to wash their feet.
How John 13:3-4 is applied across Bible answers
Where is Jesus today?
Jesus, while on earth, knew that He had come from God, the Father, who was (and is still) in heaven, and that He was going back there.
