John 6:71

Translations

Modern

He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

Traditional

He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

Literal

Now He was speaking of Judas son of Simon Iscariot; for he, one of the Twelve, was about to betray Him.

Latin

Dicebat autem Judam Simonis Iscariotem: hic enim erat traditurus eum, cum esset unus ex duodecim.

Original

Greek

English

He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

Notes

John 6:70–71

Once again, Jesus showed supernatural knowledge (knowledge beyond normal human ability; see 1:47–49; 4:16–19). He knew what was in people’s hearts (their innermost selves) and what would happen in the future.
Jesus knew that Judas would betray him. Judas later betrayed Jesus to the authorities (12:4; 13:2; Matthew 26:14–16).
Iscariot means “man from Kerioth.” Kerioth was the home village of Judas’s family.

John 6:1–71

Each story in this chapter uses the setting of the Feast of the Passover (6:4) to communicate a deeper meaning.

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot

Events

Bread of Life Sermonc. AD 29

Related verses

Matthew 26:14–16
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
Acts 1:16–20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
Jude 1:4
For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Psalm 55:13–14
But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend.
John 18:2–6
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.
John 13:26
Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.
Psalm 109:6–8
Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand.
Matthew 27:3–5
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
Acts 2:23
He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.

Parallels

Matthew 16:13–20 Mark 8:27–30 Luke 9:18–20

People

Judas: The apostle who betrayed Jesus Simon: Father of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Miracle Perseverance Simon Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: some Disciples Forsake Him (At Capernaum) Judas Iscariot Simon: The Father of Judas Iscariot Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning

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