King James Bible
"Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?"
Jesus continues his servant act of footwashing, arriving at Peter in the sequence of disciples. The narrative builds tension as it approaches Peter, known for his impulsive reactions, suggesting this encounter will be significant. Peter addresses Jesus with the title 'Lord,' acknowledging his master's authority even while questioning his actions. This paradox—recognizing Jesus' lordship while resisting his service—captures Peter's struggle to understand divine humility. The emphatic 'thou' highlights Peter's shock at the role reversal—the master performing the slave's task. In ancient culture, footwashing was so menial that Jewish slaves were exempt from doing it for their masters, making Jesus' action radically countercultural.