John 13:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

riseth. App-178. from. Greek. ek. App-104.

supper. supper table (as we should say), i.e., after they had taken their places.

garments, i.e. the outer garment. Greek. himation, translated "robe "in John 19:2; John 19:6. This was removed for working, and for sleeping was often used as. coverlet. When removed, leaving only the chiton or tunic, the man was said to be naked.

towel. Greek. lention,. linen cloth (Latin. linteum).

John 13:4

4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.