John 13:27

Translations

Modern

And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”

Traditional

And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

Literal

And after the morsel, then Satan entered into him. Therefore Jesus says to him, “What you do, do quickly.”

Latin

Et post buccellam, introivit in eum Satanas. Et dixit ei Jesus: Quod facis, fac citius.

Interlinear

Greek

English

And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”

Notes

John 13:27

Satan entered into him: Judas became an example of what happens to people consumed by the darkness (see Luke 22:3). Satan uses such people as tools in a wider struggle against the light.
What you are about to do, do quickly: By giving this command, Jesus again showed he was in control, not human beings or Satan (see study note on John 7:30).

John 13:1–38

The setting is the final Passover meal of Jesus on Thursday evening. During this meal, Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus. John does not describe the meal itself like the Synoptic Gospels do (Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–20; see also 1 Corinthians 11:23–26). John focuses on other activities at the event, such as:

the foot washing (John 13:1–17),
Judas’s betrayal (13:18–30), and
the prediction of Peter’s denials (13:31–38).

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot Satan God or Satan? Jesus and Satan Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Related verses

Luke 22:3
Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
John 13:2
The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
James 1:13–15
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
Acts 5:3
Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?
Ecclesiastes 9:3
This is an evil in everything that is done under the sun: There is one fate for everyone. Furthermore, the hearts of men are full of evil and madness while they are alive, and afterward they join the dead.
Matthew 12:45
Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”
Proverbs 1:16
For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.
Daniel 2:15
“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
Jeremiah 2:24–25
…a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, sniffing the wind in the heat of her desire. Who can restrain her passion? All who seek her need not weary themselves; in mating season they will find her.
1 Kings 18:27
At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!”
Psalm 109:6
Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand.
Mark 6:25
At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”

Parallels

Psalm 41:1–13

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Accuses Judas of his Betrayal (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: His Death and Resurrection Judas Iscariot Satan: The Prince: Satan Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Traitor: Judas

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