King James Bible
"If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."
Jesus refers to the lessons just taught about humble service through foot-washing, emphasizing intellectual understanding of spiritual truths. This knowledge encompasses both the example He set and the broader principles of servant leadership He demonstrated to His disciples. True blessing comes not from mere knowledge but from active obedience—transforming understanding into practice. The Greek word for 'happy' (makarios) implies deep, lasting joy that results from aligning one's actions with God's will, contrasting empty religious knowledge with lived faith.