The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:7-8
Jesus answered and said to him, That which I am doing thou knowest not now —thou hast not absolute knowledge of, thou hast not seen through as yet; but after these things , afterwards when I shall have completed my present undertaking, thou ( γνώσῃ ) shalt come by clear proof and full discovery and intimate acquaintance to understand . This is sometimes referred to the subsequent illumination of the Holy Spirit, or even to the higher life of the future world (Luthardt), but the... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:6
It cannot be determined with whom our Lord commenced the feet-washing. Some of the older expositors have said it was with Judas. The οὖν might denote that several of the disciples, in awestruck wonder, had submitted without a word, and then ( οὖν resumptive) he cometh to Simon Peter. But the great bulk of ancient and modern expositors suppose that Peter was the first to whom this great grace was offered. At all events, in his impulsive manner always rushing forwards, and ready to... read more