16/19 They could not understand what He had said, but they felt these were words before which the earth would tremble and the heavens bow down. It was not a miracle, it was more than a miracle. Jesus stood up, took a towel and a washing-bowl, knelt before each, and washed his feet. In their astonishment they offered no resistance. When He came to Peter, Peter said, "No, Master, you shall not wash my feet." To which Jesus replied: "If I do not, then you are not Mine." Said Peter: "If that is so, then wash my face and hands, too, O Lord! so that it may be evident how utterly I am yours." Then Jesus said: "You call Me Lord, and yet I wash your feet. |