John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 13:28
28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. Ver. 28. Now no man at the table knew, &c. ] For John had not told Peter the secret committed to him by Christ, though he were very desirous to have known it; " Si sapis, arcano vina reconde cado. " A friend that can both keep counsel and give counsel, is worth his weight in gold. When one desired to see Alexander’s treasure, he bade one of his servants show him, not his talents of silver, but his trusty friends, ουκ... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - John 13:18-30
John 13:18-30I speak not of you allA last appealI.A SOLEMN ANNOUNCEMENT. 1. The reason of it. (1) To indicate Christ’s knowledge of the human heart, and to show that He had not been mistaken in Judas (John 13:18). Had it not been made it would have appeared as though Christ were not omniscient. (2) To direct the disciples’ minds to an impressive fulfilment of Scripture (John 13:18). (3) To confirm the faith of the disciples in Himself (John 13:19). (4) To arrest, and if yet possible rescue, the... read more