In this paper I argue that the Foot Washing of John 13:1–17, as literary composition, is a creative imitation of the Foot Washing and Anointing of Luke 7:36–50. Comparison of the respective settings, action descriptions, dialogs, and transitions brings to light a large array of mostly unexplored literary connections between these two texts. Analysis of the parallel features reveals a high level of density, order, and distinctiveness that clearly establishes an intertextual relationship of creative imitation, that combination of mimēsis and zēlōsis widely practiced by authors in antiquity. Key markers of directionality arising from the evidence points to Luke's text as the original and John's as the mimesis. 

Note of Jan 3, 2020: The ETL-Peeters three year embargo has now expired, so I may at this time post here a copy of the published article.

UPDATE of 03 January 2017: The ETL edition is now available online at http://poj.peeters-leuven.be/content.php?url=article&id=3183465&journal_code=ETL (DOI:10.2143/ETL.92.4.3183465).