John 6:71

71 He was referring to Judas, Simon Iscariot's son,[a] [b] one of the Twelve, because he 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 have come to believe and know that You are the Holy One of God!"
70 Jesus replied to them, "Didn't I choose you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is the Devil!"
71 He was referring to Judas, Simon Iscariot's son, one of the Twelve, because he was going to betray Him.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Other mss read Judas Iscariot, Simon's son
  • [b]. Lit Judas, of Simon Iscariot
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