John 13:6
“Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?””
What does John 13:6 mean?
Peter's question captures the shock of the moment, when Jesus kneeled before his disciples with a basin and towel to wash the grime from their feet, a task reserved for servants. For someone like Peter, who recognized Jesus as Lord and teacher, the idea of his master performing such lowly work seemed backwards and wrong. Peter's confusion reflects a deeper misunderstanding about what real leadership and love look like, though Jesus will explain in the verses that follow that this act of service shows what following him actually means.