King James Bible
"For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."
Jesus explicitly states his foot-washing was a deliberate model for imitation. The Greek word for 'example' (hypodeigma) means a pattern to be copied precisely, emphasizing that his act of humble service wasn't merely symbolic but instructional. The command extends beyond literal foot-washing to embodying the same spirit of sacrificial service. Jesus uses strong language here—'should do' carries moral obligation, calling disciples to replicate his posture of serving others regardless of social status or personal cost.