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John 6:70

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

John 6:70 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 6:70

Theological / Devotional

Them. John recognizes that Peter was speaking for the Twelve.

A devil. That is, one inspired by the devil (see ch. 13:2). Jesus’ words may be compared with His similar statement to Peter at another time (Mark 8:33). Jesus recognized here that although Peter considered himself to be speaking for the Twelve, Judas did not share in Peter’s consecration (see on v. 64, 65).

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