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href="/bsb/john/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But no one at the meal understood why Jesus said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />None of the others at the table knew what Jesus meant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now none of those reclining knew why He spoke this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But no one at the table knew for what reason He said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now none of those reclining <i>at the table</i> knew for what purpose He had said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now no one of those reclining at the table knew for what purpose He had said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now no one of those reclining <i>at the table</i> knew for what purpose He had said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now no one of those reclining <i>at the table</i> knew for what purpose He had said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But no one reclining <i>at the table</i> knew why He said <i>this</i> to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />None of those reclining at the table knew why he said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />None of those reclining at the table knew why He told him this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />No one at the meal understood what Jesus meant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />No one at the table knew why Jesus said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />None of the others at the table understood why Jesus said this to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now no one at the table knew why Jesus said this to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(Now none of those present at the table understood why Jesus said this to Judas.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now none of those reclining knew why he said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spoke this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But why He said this no one else at the table understood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now nobody at the table knew why he said this to him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and none of those reclining to eat knew for what intent He said this to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now none of those reclining knew why He spoke this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and none of those reclining at meat knew for what intent he said this to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And this none of the reclining knew for what he said to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now no man at the table knew to what purpose he said this unto him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now none of those sitting at table knew why he had said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />[Now] none of those reclining at table realized why he said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But no man of those who were sitting at the table understood what he said to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But no man among those reclining knew why he spoke to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But none of those who reclined at table with him knew for what purpose he said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And no one of those sitting with Him knew what He said to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now none of those who sat at table knew wherefore he had spoken to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but the company at table did not know what he meant by saying so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But why He said this no one else at the table understood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And no one of those reclining knew for what purpose He spake this to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But none of those that sat at table knew wherefore He said this to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/13-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=5009" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/13.htm">Jesus Predicts His Betrayal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.” <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/345.htm" title="345: anakeimenōn (V-PPM/P-GMP) -- To recline, especially at a dinner-table. From ana and keimai; to recline.">at the table</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: egnō (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">knew</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">why</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus had said</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">29</span>Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-64.htm">John 6:64</a></span><br />However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-16.htm">John 12:16</a></span><br />At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-22.htm">John 2:22</a></span><br />After He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this. Then they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-39.htm">John 7:39</a></span><br />He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-12.htm">John 16:12</a></span><br />I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-4.htm">John 18:4</a></span><br />Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-9.htm">John 20:9</a></span><br />For they still did not understand from the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Luke 9:45</a></span><br />But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-34.htm">Luke 18:34</a></span><br />But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-32.htm">Mark 9:32</a></span><br />But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Matthew 16:22-23</a></span><br />Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!” / But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Matthew 26:22</a></span><br />They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-40.htm">Matthew 26:40-41</a></span><br />Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. / “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Acts 1:6-7</a></span><br />So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” / Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spoke this to him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/13-17.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/john/11-15.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/john/13-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/13-4.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/john/12-27.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Reclining</a> <a href="/john/13-23.htm">Table</a> <a href="/john/12-16.htm">Understood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/13-35.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/john/13-29.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/john/21-5.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/john/18-37.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-10.htm">Reclining</a> <a href="/romans/11-9.htm">Table</a> <a href="/john/17-8.htm">Understood</a><div class="vheading2">John 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-1.htm">Jesus washes the disciples' feet, and exhorts them to humility and charity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">He foretells and discovers to John by a token, that Judas should betray him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-31.htm">commands them to love one another;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/13-36.htm">and forewarns Peter of his denials.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But no one at the table knew</b><br>This phrase highlights the lack of understanding among the disciples regarding Jesus' actions and words. Despite being with Jesus for an extended period, the disciples often misunderstood His teachings and intentions. This reflects the broader theme in the Gospels of the disciples' gradual comprehension of Jesus' mission. It also underscores the divine mystery of Jesus' plans, which were often hidden from human understanding until the appropriate time.<p><b>at the table</b><br>The setting is the Last Supper, a significant event in Christian tradition. This meal took place in an upper room in Jerusalem, a city central to Jewish religious life. The Last Supper is a pivotal moment, as it is the occasion where Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper or Communion, a sacrament observed by Christians to this day. The table setting also reflects the intimate fellowship Jesus shared with His disciples, akin to the communal meals common in Jewish culture.<p><b>knew why Jesus had said this to him</b><br>The "him" refers to Judas Iscariot, to whom Jesus had just spoken. The disciples did not understand the significance of Jesus' words to Judas, which were related to Judas' impending betrayal. This lack of understanding is consistent with the theme of spiritual blindness found throughout the Gospels. The disciples' inability to grasp the situation foreshadows the unfolding events of Jesus' arrest and crucifixion. This moment also fulfills Old Testament prophecies about betrayal by a close friend, such as <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, which speaks of a trusted companion turning against the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is at the Last Supper with His disciples.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a></b><br>One of the twelve disciples, who is about to betray Jesus. Jesus has just given him a piece of bread, indicating his role in the upcoming betrayal.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The followers of Jesus who are present at the Last Supper, unaware of the significance of Jesus' words to Judas.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a></b><br>The final meal Jesus shares with His disciples before His crucifixion, held in Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the Last Supper takes place, a significant location in Jesus' ministry and the events leading to His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even when the disciples did not understand Jesus' actions, God’s plan was unfolding perfectly. Trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances are unclear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_hidden_sin.htm">The Danger of Hidden Sin</a></b><br>Judas' betrayal was hidden from the other disciples, reminding us of the destructive nature of secret sin. Confession and repentance are crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>The disciples' lack of understanding highlights the need for spiritual discernment. Pray for wisdom and insight to perceive God's work in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus' betrayal was a fulfillment of prophecy, demonstrating the reliability of Scripture. Study the Bible to see how God's promises are fulfilled.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The disciples were a community, yet Judas' actions went unnoticed. Engage in accountable relationships within your faith community to support and encourage one another.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_jesus'_resurrection.htm">What evidence supports Jesus' resurrection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'created_through_him'_mean.htm">What does 'Son of Man lifted up' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_didn't_disciples_stop_judas.htm">In John 13:24-26, why did the other disciples not intervene when Jesus revealed Judas as His betrayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_cosmic_christ_concept.htm">What does 'Called According to His Purpose' mean?</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>(28) <span class= "bld">Now no man at the table knew.</span>--This is a comment of the Apostle's, as he writes in remembrance of the impression made at the time upon all who were present. They heard our Lord say to Judas, "What thou doest, do quickly; "but none of them knew until afterwards that these words referred to the betrayal.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 28, 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Now not one</span> (<span class="greek">οὐδείς</span>, not even John) <span class="cmt_word">of those reclining at table knew with reference to what matter</span> or behoof <span class="cmt_word">he said this to him.</span> The <span class="greek">τοῦτο</span> is very emphatic, and, on the supposition of the authenticity of the narrative, John expressly disclaims the knowledge. It is arbitrary for Keim to say that John <span class="accented">must</span> have known. The whole of this "aside" was the work of a moment. <span class="cmt_word">For certain of them were supposing, because Judas held the purse</span> - or, <span class="accented">box</span> (see note, <a href="/john/12-6.htm">John 12:6</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">Jesus said to him; Buy the things we have need of for the feast</span>; <span class="cmt_word">or</span>, (he spake) <span class="cmt_word">in order that he should give something to the poor</span>. (See Introduction, p. 92, for an explanation of this passage, and the use that has been made of it to settle the question of the day of our Lord's death.) If the great feast of the Jews was to be held on the following day, and this was the 13-14th of Nisan, this advice would be perfectly comprehensible, whereas, if it was the 14-15th when Jesus and also all the Jews were celebrating the Passover, the purchase of any articles would have been contrary to law; and on both grounds the conclusion is drawn that this was the evening of the 13-14tb, and that the Paschal meal had certainly been anticipated by Jesus; but this is not absolutely conclusive, because, even though this were the Passover meal, it is certain that further sacrifices, called "Passovers," were consumed on the great day of unleavened bread that followed the Paschal meal, and it is not perfectly certain what was the custom of the Jews with reference to purchase. Talmudic authorities may be quoted both ways; and a large number of distinguished commentators ( Hengstenberg, Tholuck, Lange, M'Clellan) take the latter view, harmonizing John with the synoptists; but considering all the other difficulties that arise, Meyer, Godet, and Westcott take the former view. The supposition of a gift to the poor from the little stock is very suggestive of the almsgiving spirit that had pervaded all the habits of disciples taught by Christ (cf. <a href="/john/12-5.htm">John 12:5</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a>). Hengstenberg urges that the night of the Passover was that above all others on which the poor needed help to rejoice before the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/13-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no one</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐδεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(oudeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[at the table]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνακειμένων</span> <span class="translit">(anakeimenōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_345.htm">Strong's 345: </a> </span><span class="str2">To recline, especially at a dinner-table. From ana and keimai; to recline.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">knew</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔγνω</span> <span class="translit">(egnō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">why</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus] had said</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦτο</span> <span class="translit">(touto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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