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<a href="/nkjv/john/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him, <a href="/nasb_/john/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, <a href="/nasb/john/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, <a href="/nasb77/john/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, <a href="/lsb/john/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, <a href="/amp/john/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It was during supper, when the devil had already put [the thought of] betraying Jesus into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, <a href="/csb/john/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now when it was time for supper, the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas, Simon Iscariot’s son, to betray him. <a href="/hcsb/john/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now by the time of supper, the Devil had already put it into the heart of Judas, Simon Iscariot&#8217s son, to betray Him. <a href="/asv/john/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him, <a href="/cev/john/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Even before the evening meal started, the devil had made Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, decide to betray Jesus. <a href="/erv/john/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him, <a href="/gwt/john/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While supper was taking place, the devil had already put the idea of betraying Jesus into the mind of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot. <a href="/gnt/john/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus and his disciples were at supper. The Devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, the thought of betraying Jesus. <a href="/isv/john/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> By supper time, the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray him. <a href="/msb/john/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. <a href="/net/john/13.htm">NET Bible</a> The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, that he should betray Jesus. <a href="/nheb/john/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And during the meal, the devil had already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him. <a href="/wbt/john/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And supper being ended (the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;) <a href="/wey/john/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While supper was proceeding, the Devil having by this time suggested to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, the thought of betraying Him, Jesus, <a href="/web/john/13.htm">World English Bible</a> During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And dinner having come, the Devil already having put [it] into the heart of Judas of Simon, Iscariot, that he may deliver Him up, <a href="/blb/john/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And supper taking place, the devil already having put into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot that he should betray Him, <a href="/ylt/john/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And supper being come, the devil already having put it into the heart of Judas of Simon, Iscariot, that he may deliver him up, <a href="/slt/john/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And supper having been, the devil having already cast into the heart of Judas Iscariot, of Simon, that he should deliver him up;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when supper was done, (the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray him,) <a href="/cpdv/john/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when the meal had taken place, when the devil had now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray him, <a href="/nabre/john/13.htm">New American Bible</a> The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over. So, during supper, <a href="/nrsvce/john/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot to betray him. And during supper<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> During supper, Satan put into the heart of Judas, son of Simon of Iscariot, to deliver him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when it was supper he cast Satan into the heart of Yehuda son of Shimeon Scariota, so that he would betray him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And supper being over, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to deliver him up, <a href="/godbey/john/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the supper being on hand, the devil already having entered into the heart, that Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, should betray Him, <a href="/haweis/john/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And supper being served, (the devil having now injected into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, that he should betray him;) <a href="/mace/john/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> while they were at supper, (the devil having now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him) Jesus, <a href="/wey/john/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While supper was proceeding, the Devil having by this time suggested to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, the thought of betraying Him, Jesus, <a href="/worrell/john/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, supper being in progress, the Devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him, <a href="/worsley/john/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> supper being prepared, (the devil having put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him) Jesus, <a href="/parallel/john/13-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4790" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/13.htm">Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet</a> 1It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. 2<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1173.htm" title="1173: deipnou (N-GNS) -- A dinner, an afternoon or evening meal. From the same as dapane; dinner, i.e. The chief meal.">The evening meal</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginomenou (V-PPM/P-GNS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">was underway,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and the</a> <a href="/greek/1228.htm" title="1228: diabolou (Adj-GMS) -- From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan.">devil</a> <a href="/greek/2235.htm" title="2235: ēdē (Adv) -- Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now.">had already</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: beblēkotos (V-RPA-GMS) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">put</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardian (N-AFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart</a> <a href="/greek/2455.htm" title="2455: Ioudas (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.">of Judas,</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōnos (N-GMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">the son of Simon</a> <a href="/greek/2469.htm" title="2469: Iskariōtou (N-GMS) -- Iscariot, surname of Judas. Of Hebrew origin; inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes, an epithet of Judas the traitor.">Iscariot,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3860.htm" title="3860: paradoi (V-ASA-3S) -- From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.">betray</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus.</a> 3Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a> Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ... <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a> Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/john/12-4.htm">John 12:4-6</a> But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. <a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a> While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “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. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-10</a> 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. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. ... <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. <a href="/ephesians/4-27.htm">Ephesians 4:27</a> and do not give the devil a foothold. <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">1 John 3:8</a> The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">2 Corinthians 11:14-15</a> And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. <a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a> Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;supper.<a href="/john/13-4.htm">John 13:4,26</a> He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself… the devil.<a href="/john/13-27.htm">John 13:27</a> And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.<a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70</a> Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?<a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3,31</a> Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve… put.<a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra 7:27</a> Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:<a href="/nehemiah/2-12.htm">Nehemiah 2:12</a> And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16</a> But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/11-39.htm">Already</a> <a href="/john/12-4.htm">Betray</a> <a href="/luke/22-48.htm">Betraying</a> <a href="/john/12-4.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/john/6-16.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/john/10-36.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/12-48.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/john/12-4.htm">Iscariot</a> <a href="/john/12-4.htm">Iscariote</a> <a href="/john/13-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/12-4.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Prompted</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Served</a> <a href="/john/12-4.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/john/12-4.htm">Simon's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-19.htm">Suggested</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Supper</a> <a href="/john/11-53.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/john/13-1.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/15-3.htm">Already</a> <a href="/john/13-11.htm">Betray</a> <a href="/john/13-11.htm">Betraying</a> <a href="/john/13-21.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/john/17-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/13-20.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/john/13-26.htm">Iscariot</a> <a href="/john/14-22.htm">Iscariote</a> <a href="/john/13-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/13-26.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/john/13-4.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Prompted</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Served</a> <a href="/john/13-6.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Simon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-20.htm">Suggested</a> <a href="/john/13-4.htm">Supper</a> <a href="/john/13-29.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/john/13-7.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">John 13</div>1. <a href="/john/13-1.htm">Jesus washes the disciples' feet, and exhorts them to humility and charity.</a> 18. <a href="/john/13-18.htm">He foretells and discovers to John by a token, that Judas should betray him;</a> 31. <a href="/john/13-31.htm">commands them to love one another;</a> 36. <a href="/john/13-36.htm">and forewarns Peter of his denials.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The evening meal was underway This phrase refers to the Last Supper, which took place during the Jewish festival of Passover. The Passover meal commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt, as described in <a href="/exodus/12.htm">Exodus 12</a>. This context is significant because Jesus is about to become the ultimate Passover Lamb, sacrificed for the sins of humanity. The setting is a private upper room in Jerusalem, a city central to Jewish worship and prophecy. The meal is a time of fellowship and teaching, where Jesus imparts final instructions to His disciples.and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, This indicates the spiritual battle taking place behind the scenes. The devil, or Satan, is portrayed as the adversary of God and His purposes. The phrase suggests a premeditated plan, as Satan influences Judas to betray Jesus. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of spiritual warfare, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where believers are reminded that their struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil.the son of Simon Iscariot, Judas Iscariot is identified by his father's name, Simon, which was a common practice to distinguish individuals in biblical times. The name "Iscariot" likely refers to Judas's place of origin, possibly Kerioth in Judea, setting him apart from the other disciples who were mostly from Galilee. This geographical detail highlights Judas's unique position among the Twelve and may suggest differing cultural influences.to betray Jesus. The act of betrayal fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, which speaks of a close friend lifting his heel against the psalmist, a foreshadowing of Judas's actions. Betrayal is a recurring theme in Scripture, often associated with treachery and the breaking of trust. Judas's betrayal is pivotal in the Passion narrative, leading to Jesus's arrest and crucifixion, which are central to the Christian understanding of redemption and atonement.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is about to demonstrate servant leadership by washing the disciples' feet. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> One of the twelve disciples, known for betraying Jesus. His heart is influenced by the devil at this moment. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_devil.htm">The Devil</a> The adversary of God and His people, who influences Judas to betray Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a> The setting of this event, a significant meal where Jesus shares important teachings with His disciples. 5. <a href="/topical/s/simon.htm">Simon</a> Father of Judas Iscariot, mentioned to identify Judas specifically.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a> The influence of the devil on Judas highlights the ongoing spiritual battle. Believers must remain vigilant and prayerful to resist such influences. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> Despite the devil's influence, God's plan for redemption through Jesus's sacrifice was not thwarted. This demonstrates God's ultimate control over all events. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unchecked_sin.htm">The Danger of Unchecked Sin</a> Judas's betrayal began with a heart open to sin. Believers should guard their hearts and seek accountability to prevent sin from taking root. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> Unlike Judas, who did not repent, believers are called to seek forgiveness and turn away from sin when they fall short. <a href="/topical/s/servant_leadership.htm">Servant Leadership</a> In the context of betrayal, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership by washing the disciples' feet, teaching humility and love even towards those who wrong us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 13</a> <a href="/q/how_did_the_devil_prompt_judas_in_john_13_2.htm">In John 13:2, how did the devil prompt Judas, and is there any historical or textual evidence for such an event? </a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'loved_to_the_end'_mean.htm">What does "Jesus loved His own to the end" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'satan_entered_judas'_mean.htm">What does "Satan entered Judas" signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) And supper being ended.--The reading here is uncertain, but neither reading justifies our translation. It should probably be, "And it now becoming supper time." As a matter of fact, the supper was not ended (<a href="/john/13-12.htm" title="So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said to them, Know you what I have done to you?">John 13:12</a>; <a href="/john/13-26.htm" title="Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.">John 13:26</a>); but they had already reclined, and were, as we say, ready for supper.The devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot.--The better reading is, The devil having now put it into the heart, that Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, should betray Him. But the sense must be that of our version, "The heart of Judas" (the devil having suggested). The alternative interpretation, "the heart of the devil" (the devil having conceived) is opposed to all scriptural analogy. For the fact, comp. Notes on <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm" title="Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,">Matthew 26:14</a>, and <a href="/luke/22-3.htm" title="Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.">Luke 22:3</a>.For "Judas Iscariot," comp. Notes on <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm" title="Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.">Matthew 10:4</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm" title="Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,">Matthew 26:14</a>. The name is given here in the sad fulness of this mournful record. The fact is recorded hero to explain the references to Judas which follow in our Lord's words (<a href="/john/13-10.htm" title="Jesus said to him, He that is washed needs not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and you are clean, but not all.">John 13:10</a>; <a href="/john/13-18.htm" title="I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.">John 13:18</a>; <a href="/john/13-21.htm" title="When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Truly, truly, I say to you, that one of you shall betray me.">John 13:21</a>; <a href="/context/john/13-26.htm" title="Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.">John 13:26-27</a>; <a href="/john/13-30.htm" title="He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.">John 13:30</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - A supper having commenced; or, being then in progress - without doubt the meal in which our Lord terminated the Old Testament dispensation and introduced the New, and which John discriminates, therefore, from the Passover proper referred to in ver. 1. The evangelist now reverts to the diabolic design which had been injected into the heart of Judas. The devil having already cast into the heart (of Judas) that he - Meyer's suggestion that the devil put this design into his own heart, does not lighten the construction, and encumbers the passage with ideas which are foreign to the Bible - (even) Judas, (the son) of Simon, the Iscariot, should betray him. The idea came from the devil, but the purpose of the devil was not irrevocable. The evangelist looked through his tears of love to the traitor's face as he sat at meat, and felt how the very excess and uttermost and hyperbole of love was reached and scaled by the contact between the treachery of the one and the Divine humiliation of the other. The contrast between these two mental states is one of the most striking antitheses in the Gospel. But how should John know that Judas had already plotted the betrayal of his Master? Hengstenberg makes the wise suggestion that the fourth evangelist was acquainted with the synoptic tradition of the priority of Judas's bargain with the chief priests (<a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a>; <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10, 11</a>; <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a>). <a href="/commentaries/john/13-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The evening meal δείπνου (deipnou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1173.htm">Strong's 1173: </a> A dinner, an afternoon or evening meal. From the same as dapane; dinner, i.e. The chief meal. was underway, γινομένου (ginomenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. [and] the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. devil διαβόλου (diabolou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1228.htm">Strong's 1228: </a> From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. {had} already ἤδη (ēdē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2235.htm">Strong's 2235: </a> Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now. put βεβληκότος (beblēkotos) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heart καρδίαν (kardian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. of Judas, Ἰούδας (Ioudas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2455.htm">Strong's 2455: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. [the son] of Simon Σίμωνος (Simōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. Iscariot, Ἰσκαριώτου (Iskariōtou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2469.htm">Strong's 2469: </a> Iscariot, surname of Judas. Of Hebrew origin; inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes, an epithet of Judas the traitor. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. betray παραδοῖ (paradoi) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3860.htm">Strong's 3860: </a> From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. [Jesus]. αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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