John 13:4 (KJV)

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He riseth from supper and laid aside his garments and took a towel and girded himself
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laid aside.That is, his gown, or upper coat, [himatia,] with the girdle by which it was girdled close to his tunic, or inner coat; and instead of his girdle, he tied a towel about him, that he might have it in readiness to dry their feet,and that he might appear as a servant. Indeed the whole action was a servile one; and never performed by a superior to an inferior. Lu 12:37 Lu 17:7 Lu 22:27 2Co 8:9 Php 2:6-8

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