John 6:71

71 He was speaking of Judas son of Simon Iscariot, for he, though 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 have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God."

70 Jesus answered them, "Did I not choose you, the twelve? Yet one of you is a devil."

71 He was speaking of Judas son of Simon Iscariot, for he, though one of the twelve, was going to betray him.

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities read [Judas Iscariot son of Simon;] others, [Judas son of Simon from Karyot] (Kerioth)