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arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel and wrapped a towel around his waist.
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Verse 4. He riseth from supper; that is, after supper was done, or ended, as it is here said, (verse 2 and 1 Corinthians 11:25) girded himself like a servant, to wash and wipe the feet of his apostles. Witham.—If we compare the text of the four evangelists, it will appear that the washing of the feet preceded the institution of the blessed Eucharist, of which Saint John is silent. V.
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