Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

He who had washed his hands aad head, as was customary before sitting down to eat. Some think that it means : " he who has bathed," and affirm that persons invited to feasts bathed at home, and yet had their feet washed by servants on arriving at the banquet room.

Not so much by imitating this special act of humility, as by cherish- ing the spirit with which it was performed, and being ready for all similar acts- " Having this example before us, beloved, and looking on this image of the charity of Christ, let us entertain a low opinion of our- selves, and always believe that our brethren have better and higher qualities : for this is what Christ wished to lead us to by His example." St. Cyril Alex.

To eat bread, in Scripture, is to take food of any kind.