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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on John 13:4

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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laid aside: That is, his gown, or upper coat, ιματια, with the girdle by which it was girdled close to his tunic, or inner coat; and instead of his girdle, he tied a towel about him, that he might have it in readiness to dry their feet,and that he might appear as a servant. Indeed the whole action was a servile one; and never performed by a superior to an inferior. Luk 12:37, Luk 17:7, Luk 22:27; Co2 8:9; Phi 2:6-8 John 13:5
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