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The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:21-30

Jesus and the traitor. I. A SEVERE TROUBLE . 1. The trouble of Jesus . He was troubled in spirit. This was no ordinary trouble, but it was unique in its circumstances, cause, and painfulness. He was troubled in the highest regions of his nature. 2. The trouble of the disciples . ( John 13:22 .) They were in doubt, perplexity, and bewilderment. In fact, they were in trouble similar to that of Jesus, only theirs was as a drop compared to the ocean. II. AN AWFUL... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:28-29

Now not one ( οὐδείς , not even John) of those reclining at table knew with reference to what matter or behoof he said this to him. The τοῦτο is very emphatic, and, on the supposition of the authenticity of the narrative, John expressly disclaims the knowledge. It is arbitrary for Keim to say that John must have known. The whole of this "aside" was the work of a moment. For certain of them were supposing, because Judas held the purse— or, box (see note, John 12:6 )— ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 13:28-29

No man at the table knew - This shows that Jesus had signified to John only who it was that should betray him.The bag - The traveling-bag in which they put their common property. See the notes at John 12:6.Have need of against the feast - The feast of the Passover. This feast continued seven days, and they supposed that Jesus had directed him to make preparation for their needs on those days. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 13:27-30

John 13:27-30. And after the sop Satan entered into him More fully; “non secundum substantiam,” says Jerome, “sed secundum operationem,” not as to his substance, but as to his operation; as he is said to do when man’s will is fully inclined to obey his motions. Then said Jesus, That thou doest, do quickly This is not a permission, much less a command. It is only as if he had said, If thou art determined to do it, why dost thou delay? Hereby showing Judas that he could not be hid, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 13:21-35

141. A traitor among them (Matthew 26:20-25; Mark 14:17-21; Luke 22:21-23; John 13:21-35)The apostles were surprised when Jesus announced that one of them would betray him, for they did not suspect treachery among them. Perhaps they thought that one of them might unintentionally betray him through speaking carelessly. But Judas knew what Jesus meant (Matthew 26:20-22; John 13:21-25). When Jesus took a piece of bread, dipped it in the dish and gave it to Judas, he was giving Judas a special... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 13:29

thought = were thinking. bag . See note on John 12:6 . had said = saith. against = for. Greek. eis. App-104 . the feast : i.e. the feast beginning at the close of Passover, when the high day, 15th of Nisan, began ( App-156 ). poor . Greek. ptochos. See 12. s and App-127 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 13:27-30

John 13:27-30. And after the sop, &c.— See the note on John 13:2.—After the account which St. Luke gives us of Christ's delivering the eucharistical bread and wine to his disciples, it is added, But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table, Luke 22:21. Whence some interpreters have thought that Judas was present likewise at that supper, and partook of it with the rest of the disciples; whereas St. John expressly says, that, having received the sop, he went... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 13:1-30

A. The Last Supper 13:1-30Jesus concluded each of His prolonged stays and ministries in a district with an important meal."At the first ’Supper,’ [i.e., the feeding of the 5,000, at the end of the Galilean ministry, mainly to Jews] the Jewish guests would fain have proclaimed Him Messiah-King; at the second [i.e., the feeding of the 4,000, at the end of the Decapolis ministry, mainly to Gentiles], as ’the Son of Man,’ He gave food to those Gentile multitudes which having been with Him those... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 13:21-30

2. Jesus’ announcement of His betrayal 13:21-30 (cf. Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21; Luke 22:21-23)Jesus had spoken only briefly about His betrayal until now (cf. John 6:70; John 13:10; John 13:18). Now He gave the Twelve more specific information. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 13:29

The fact that Judas was the treasurer of the Twelve shows that the other disciples trusted him implicitly. He was a consummate hypocrite. Jesus’ trust of him shows the Savior’s grace.The feast in view (John 13:29) must have been the feast of Unleavened Bread that followed Passover immediately since Jesus and the Twelve were then celebrating the Passover. Giving alms to the poor was a common practice in Jerusalem on Passover evening. [Note: J. Jeremias, The Eucharistic Words of Jesus, p. 54.] read more

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