Cambridge Greek Testament Commentary
John 13 - Introduction
John 13:1-30. LOVE IN HUMILIATION
This section has two parts in strong dramatic contrast: 1. the washing of the disciples’ feet (2–20); 2. the self-excommunication of the traitor (21–30). As John 13:1 forms an introduction to this part of the Gospel (13–17), Song of Solomon vv2, 3, to this section (2–20).