Bible Commentary

For some [of them] thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy [those things] that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 29. For some of them ] Shewing that they could not have understood. had the bag ] See on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:29”

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 28. no man knew ] Even S. John, who now knew that Judas was the traitor, did not know that he would act at once, and that it was to this Jesus alluded. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:28”

And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 27. Satan entered into him ] Literally, at that moment Satan entered into him. At first Satan made suggestions to him ( Joh 13:2) and Judas listened to them; now Satan takes full possession of him. Desire … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:27”

Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped [it.] And when he had dipped the sop, he gave [it] to Judas Iscariot, [the son] of Simon. 26. to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it ] The text here is uncertain, but there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:26”

He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 25. lying on Jesus’ breast ] Our version does well in using different words from those used in Joh 13:23, but the distinction used is inadequate. Moreover the same preposition, ‘on,’ is used in both cases; in the Greek the prepositions differ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:25”

Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 24. that he should ask spake ] The better reading gives, and saith to him, Say who it is of whom He speaketh. S. Peter thinks that the beloved disciple is sure to know. The received reading, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:24”

Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 23. there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom ] Better, there was reclining on Jesus’ lap. It is important to mark the distinction between this and the words rendered ‘lying on Jesus’ breast’ in Joh 13:25. The Jews had adopted the Persian, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:23”

Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 22. looked one on another ] ‘Began to enquire among themselves’ (Luk 22:23). The other two Evangelists say that all began to say to Him ‘Is it I?’ They neither doubt the statement, nor ask ‘Is it he? ’ Each thinks it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:22”

When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 21 30. The self-excommunication of the traitor 21. he was troubled in spirit ] Once more the reality of Christ’s human nature is brought before us (comp. Joh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:21”

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 20. He that receiveth, &c.] The connexion of this saying, solemnly introduced with the double ‘verily,’ with what precedes is not easy to determine. The saying is one with which Christ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 13:20”