He rose from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
All Commentaries on John 13:4 Go To John 13
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
He riseth from supper; that is, after supper was done, or ended, as it is here said, (ver. 2. and 1 Corinthians xi. 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 St. John is silent. (Bible de Vence)
