[ Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet ] It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Surely it is you who love the people; all the holy ones are in your hand. At your feet, they all bow down, and from you receive instruction, the law that Moses gave us, the possession of the assembly of Jacob.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.””
Mark 12:31