Overview
The Bible addresses feet across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John. Closely related themes include Feet, the, Jesus, The Christ, Apostles and Example. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Peter and Jesus.
Key Bible verses about feet
New Testament
John
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Peter saith: Gr. he saith
Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
People in the Bible and feet
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying feet for yourself
- Begin with John 13:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Peter and Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Feet, the, Jesus, The Christ, Apostles and Example.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about feet?
The Bible addresses feet across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John. Closely related themes include Feet, the, Jesus, The Christ, Apostles and Example. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Peter and Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about feet?
The Bible references feet in 11 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention feet?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is John 13:4: “He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with feet?
Peter and Jesus.
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