John 13:25-28 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 13:18-30

We have here the discovery of Judas's plot to betray his Master. Christ knew it from the beginning; but now first he discovered it to his disciples, who did not expect Christ should be betrayed, though he had often told them so, much less did they suspect that one of them should do it. Now here, I. Christ gives them a general intimation of it (John 13:18): I speak not of you all, I cannot expect you will all do these things, for I know whom I have chosen, and whom I have passed by; but the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:21-30

13:21-30 When Jesus had said these things, he was troubled in spirit. Solemnly he declared: "This is the truth I tell you, one of you will betray me." The disciples began to look at each other, because they were at a loss to know about whom he was speaking. One of his disciples, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining with his head on Jesus' breast. So Simon Peter made a sign to him and said to him: "Ask who it is that he is speaking about." The disciple who was reclining with his head... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:21-30

So this tragic drama played itself out to the end. Again and again Jesus showed his affection to Judas. Again and again Jesus tried to save him from what he was planning to do. Then quite suddenly the crucial moment came, the moment when the love of Jesus admitted defeat. "Judas," he said, "hurry on what you propose to do." There was no point in further delay. Why carry on this useless appeal in the mounting tension? If it was to be done, it were better done quickly. Still the disciples... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:25

He then lying on Jesus' breast ,.... Being on the couch just before Jesus, with his back to him, he bends backwards, and falling on Jesus' breast, whispers in his ear: and saith unto him, Lord, who is it ? using his interest in Christ, and making thus free with him, in compliance with Peter's request; and was no doubt desirous himself of knowing who the person was. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:26

Jesus answered, he it is ,.... Jesus replied, by whispering; for had he spoken out, the rest could not have been so ignorant, as they still continued, after the sign was given: Christ, I say, whispered to John, and told him by what sign he might know the person, and that it was he, to whom , says he, I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it . This was not the passover sop, which was dipped into a sauce made of various things, called by the Jews חרוסת ; for this was not the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:27

And after the sop, Satan entered into him ,.... After he had taken and eaten the sop, or crust of bread, by which he was pointed out to be the betrayer, "Satan entered into him"; possessed his body, and filled his mind, and stirred him up more eagerly to pursue with rigour his wicked design. The Jews have a saying F12 T. Bab. Sota, fol. 3. 1. Tzeror Hammor, fol. 112. 1. & 117. 3. , that "no man commits a transgression, until נכנס בו רוח שטות , "a spirit of madness enters... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:28

Now no man at the table ,.... Not one of those who lay upon the couches at the table, excepting John, to whom the signal was given: knew for what intent he spake this unto him ; and perhaps he might not know the meaning of his last words, that he spoke concerning the act of betraying him; nor did not imagine that the thing was so near and so speedily to be done, as it was. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:25

He then lying on Jesus' breast - Επιπεσων , laying his head against the breast of Christ, in a loving, respectful manner. As the expressions in the text are different here from those in the preceding verse, it shows that John altered his position at table, in order to ask the question which Peter suggested, which he probably did by whispering to our Lord; for, from John 13:28 , we may learn that the other disciples had not heard what John said; and it is likely that the following words -... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:26

And when he had dipped the sop - Dr. Lightfoot observes that it was no unusual thing to dip a sop and give it to any person; and it is probable that the rest of the disciples considered it as given to Judas that he might hurry to do some work on which he wished to employ him, and not wait to finish his supper in a regular manner. They did not hear the question that John asked, nor our Lord's answer; but they no doubt heard the words, That thou doest do quickly - and might understand them as... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:27

Satan entered into him - He had entered into him before, and now he enters again, to strengthen him in his purpose of delivering up his Master. But the morsel was not the cause of this entering in; the giving of it only marks the time in which the devil confirmed Judas in his traitorous purpose. Some have thought that this morsel was the sacrament of the Lord's Supper: but this is an utter mistake. That thou doest, do quickly - As if he had said: "Thou art past all counsel; thou hast... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 13:18-30

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:21-30

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:21-30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:27

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