Peter's reaction to Christ's offer to wash his feet was which statement?

• A. You may wash my feet, if you insist
• B. Thou shalt never wash my feet
• C. Wash my feet yourself
• D. Please wash my feet

Answer: (B)

Peter’s reaction shows a moment where humility and reverence meet the task of servanthood. When Jesus offers to wash his feet, Peter answers with, “You shall never wash my feet.” This response reflects his instinct that it’s inappropriate for Jesus, his teacher and Lord, to perform such a servant’s act for him, and it reveals a initial reluctance to receive that cleansing in the way Jesus intends. Jesus then clarifies that washing is essential for part with Him, signaling that the act going beyond physical cleansing points to spiritual purification and fellowship with Christ. The statement captured here is the exact line Peter voiced at that moment. The other options do not fit the scene because they depict acceptance, deferral, or a command to Jesus, which contradict what Peter actually said in that encounter.