John 6:71

71 Now He meant Judas ¹the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, ²one of ³the 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 have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God."

70 Jesus answered them, "Did I Myself not choose you, the twelve, and yet one of you is a devil?"

71 Now He meant Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray Him.

Cross References

• 1. John 12:4; John 13:2, 26
• 2. Mark 14:10
• 3. Matthew 10:2; John 2:2; John 6:70; John 20:24

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "was intending to"