John 6:71

71 He was speaking of Judas, Simon Iscariot's son, for he, one of the Twelve, was going to betray him.

John 6:71 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:71

He spake of Judas Iscariot, [the son] of Simon
These are the words of the evangelist, pointing out the person Christ intended, lest any other should be suspected:

for he it was that should betray him:
as it was determined and foretold, and which Christ knew full well, and therefore said the above words:

being one of the twelve;
apostles, whom Christ had chosen, and which was an aggravation of his crime.

John 6:71 In-Context

69 We believe and know that you are God's holy one."
70 Jesus replied, "Didn't I choose you twelve? Yet one of you is a devil."
71 He was speaking of Judas, Simon Iscariot's son, for he, one of the Twelve, was going to betray him.
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