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John 13:18

King James Version (KJV)

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John 13:18

Verse 18 of 38

Scripture focus

I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

John 13:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 13:18

Theological / Devotional

Not of you all. The words of blessing spoken in v. 17 do not apply to the entire group. Judas the traitor, is excluded.

I know. Jesus knew the character of each of His disciples, and from the beginning had known that Judas would betray Him (see ch. 6:64). For a discussion of the reasons why he was given a place among the Twelve see on Mark 3:19.

Chosen. See ch. 6:70.

May be fulfilled. Prophecy had not decreed that Judas should betray his Lord. Divine foreknowledge had foreseen what would be (see on ch. 12:39).

He that eateth bread, a quotation from Ps. 41:9 (see comment there).

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