He that is washed (i.e. has bathed his whole body) needeth not save to wash his feet] This is a parable of things spiritual. The complete bathing or immersion stands for the full and complete forgiveness which Christ offers to His disciples in Holy Baptism, and which cannot be repeated: the washing of the feet symbolises the daily forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism by repentance and prayer.

Not all] The apostles had repented of their pride and ambition, and had received forgiveness from our Lord (John 15:3), except Judas, who could not be forgiven, because he cherished his sin.

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