John 13: Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet

At supper Jesus washes his disciples' feet as an example of humble service. He foretells Judas' betrayal, and Judas goes out into the night. Jesus gives the new command to love one another as he has loved them and predicts Peter's denial.

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In John 13, Jesus interrupts supper to perform a task normally reserved for the lowest servant in a household. What does He tell the disciples to do with what they have just seen?

Turn footwashing into a required ceremony before every mealUnderstand that humble service is only fitting for those of low social rankFollow His example by treating each other with that same humilitySay nothing more about it and move on