John 13:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Our language cannot bring out the intensely vivid contrast between the "Thou" х su (G4771)] and the "my" х mou (G3450)], which by bringing them together the original expresses. But every word of this question is emphatic. Thus far, and in the question itself, there was nothing but the most profound and beautiful astonishment at a condescension to him quite incomprehensible. Accordingly, though there can be no doubt that already Peter's heart rebelled against it as a thing not to be borne, Jesus ministers no rebuke as yet, but only bids him wait a little, and he should understand it all.