John 13:2

Verse 2

2. Supper being ended It is plain from 25-28 that the supper was not ended. The present phrase, as the best scholars now agree, should be rendered the supper having arrived, or being in process. It appears from Luke’s account, that as they took their reclining couches at the table, a strife arose for precedency; and by this is explained the ablution of the apostles’ feet by Jesus now performed; namely, as an acted reproof of their emulation, and a lesson of humility and peace.

The devil… unto the heart of Judas The Evangelist intimates by this parenthesis, that while Jesus is dispensing his lessons of love, Satan is instigating Judas’ plans of treason.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 2

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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