The dismissal of Judas. The departure of the traitor was necessary to the full disclosure of all that our Lord had in store for his beloved disciples. I. MARK THE EMOTION OF OUR LORD . "He was troubled in spirit." 1. Not on account of wounded love . 2. Nor from horror at the conduct of Judas . 3. Nor from pity for his approaching doom . 4. But, as the word ( πνεῦμα ) signifies, from the shock that was caused by the thought of the fearful... read more
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
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
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
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
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
no man at the table = no one (Greek. oudeis) of those reclining (Greek. anakeimai). See John 13:23 . for what intent = with a view to (Greek. pros. App-104 .) what. spake this unto him = spake to him. read more
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
Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. For some thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said unto him, Buy what things we have need of for the feast, or, that he should give something to the poor.Here is final and certain proof that the meal eaten was not the passover; otherwise, it would have been impossible for some of the disciples to have thought that Judas was being dispatched on an errand to buy things needed for its observance.Or give something to the... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:21-30
correspond with the scene which Matthew describes ( Matthew 26:21 , etc.) as occurring during the Paschal meal, and preceding the departure of Judas before the Supper was instituted—"as they did eat." The ὁ ἐσθίων μετ ἐμοῦ in Mark 14:18 corresponds and finds its explanation in the scene described by John, as also his quotation from Psalms 41:1-13 . It does not follow, because the synoptics omit the "feet-washing," that they were ignorant of it; John's purpose was to record that... read more