John 6:71

71 He spoke of Judas ¹the son of Simon Iscariot, for ²he, 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 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God. ”

70 Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the Twelve? And yet one of you is a devil. ”

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

Cross References

• 1. 6:71 ch. 13:26
• 2. 6:71 ver. 64, 67