Hymns Based on John 13:14

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 13:14

"If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you."

— John 13:14

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Service, Communion, Mission, Humility. Many worship songs connected to John 13:14 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Discipleship
Service
Communion
Mission
Humility

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

Reflection Hymn Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See

Closing Hymn Jesu Jesu

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine
3
Scripture Reading John 13:14
4
Sermon Discipleship
5
Reflection Hymn Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See
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Closing Hymn Jesu Jesu

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine is Francis Bland Tucker's 1938 hymn of praise to Christ shaped directly by Philippians 2:5-11.

Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See

Dear Jesus, in Whose Life I See is a devotional hymn that reflects on the life of Christ as the model for Christian character.

Jesu Jesu

Jesu Jesu is a modern hymn centered on the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet in the Gospel of John.

Lord Whose Love Through Humble Service

Lord Whose Love Through Humble Service is a twentieth century hymn that emphasizes the Christian calling to serve others in the spirit of Christ.

Now Let Us from This Table Rise

Now Let Us from This Table Rise is a communion hymn that emphasizes the connection between worship and Christian mission.

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

“O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” is a prayer that refuses to separate fellowship with Christ from service to other people.

You Satisfy the Hungry Heart

You Satisfy the Hungry Heart, originally titled Gift of Finest Wheat, is a Communion hymn in which receiving from Christ and becoming Christlike belong together.

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