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The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:27

And after the sop ; not with it. By no magical or demoniacal rite was the man rendered the slave of Satan; post hoc is not propter hoc . After the sop, after this last final proof of the unutterable friendship and love of the Divine Lord— τὸτε , then, "at that moment," as though goodness was turned into wrath, and the conflict with evil closed, the incarnated fiend resolved that he would wait no longer. Then Satan (the only place in the Fourth Gospel where Satan is mentioned) ... read more

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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 13:25

He then lying on Jesus’ breast - This is a different word from the one rendered John 13:23 leaning. It means falling back or reclining on the bosom of Jesus. When Peter spake, John laid his head back on the bosom of Jesus, so that he could speak to him privately without being heard by others. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 13:26

Jesus answered - That is, he answered John. It does not appear that either Judas or the other apostles heard him.Shall give a sop - The word translated “sop” means a morsel, a piece of bread, or anything else eaten - as much as we are accustomed to take at a mouthful. Jesus was about to dip it in the sauce which was used at the Passover. The word “dip,” in the original, is that from which is derived the word “baptize.” It means here that Jesus would dip it into the sauce as we do a piece of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 13:27

After the sop - After he had taken and probably eaten it. By this Judas saw that Jesus knew his design, and that he could not conceal his plan. He saw, also, that the other disciples would be acquainted with it; and, aroused by sudden anger, or with the apprehension that he should lose his reward, or that Jesus might escape, he resolved on executing his plan at once.Satan entered into him - The devil had before this put it into his heart to betray Jesus John 13:2, but he now excited him to a... 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 13:23-26

John 13:23-26. There was leaning on Jesus’s bosom That is, sitting next to him at table. This phrase only expresses the then customary posture at meals, where the guests all leaned sideways on couches, and each was said to lie in the bosom of him who was placed next above him; one of the disciples whom Jesus loved This was John, the memory of whose sweet disposition, and other amiable qualities, is perpetuated in the peculiar love which Jesus bare to him. He always avoids with great... 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 13:25

lying = lying back. Not the same word as "leaning" in John 13:23 . Peter was beyond Judas, and leaning back signed to John behind the Lord. on . Greek. epi. App-104 . breast . Greek. stethos. Not the same word as "bosom" in John 13:23 . Occurs only here; John 21:20 . Luke 18:13 ; Luke 23:48 . Revelation 15:6 . read more

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