John 6:71

John 6:71 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
• New International Version (NIV)(He meant Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who, though one of the Twelve, was later to betray him.)
• English Standard Version (ESV)He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, for it was he who would betray Him, being one of the twelve.

Context of John 6:71

69We have believed and confidently trusted, and [even more] we have come to know [by personal observation and experience] that You are the Holy One of God [the Christ, the Son of the living God].” 70Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve [disciples]? And yet one of you is a devil (ally of Satan).” Now He was speaking of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot; for he, one of the twelve [disciples], was about to betray Him.

John 6:71 word by word

ἔλεγεν δὲ τὸν Ἰούδαν Σίμωνος Ἰσκαριώτου· οὗτος γὰρ ἔμελλεν παραδιδόναι αὐτὸν εἷς ἐκ τῶν δώδεκα.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·δέde · thenG1161
• He spakeλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• of Judasὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• of JudasἸούδαςIoudas · JudasG2455
• IscariotἸσκαριώτης, ἸσκαριώθIskariōtēs · IscariotG2469
• of SimonΣίμωνSimōn · SimonG4613
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• heοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• it was that shouldμέλλωmellō · to ensueG3195
• betrayπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• beingεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• the twelveδώδεκαdōdeka · twelveG1427

Cross-references for John 6:71

• Psalms 109:6Appoint a wicked man against him, And let an attacker stand at his right hand [to kill him].
• Acts 1:16“Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the lips of David [king of Israel] about Judas [Iscariot], who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus.
• Acts 2:23this Man, when handed over [to the Roman authorities] according to the predetermined decision and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross and put to death by the hands of lawless and godless men.
• Jude 1:4For certain people have crept in unnoticed [just as if they were sneaking in by a side door]. They are ungodly persons whose condemnation was predicted long ago, for they distort the grace of our God into decadence and immoral freedom [viewing it as an opportunity to do whatever they want], and deny and disown our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
• John 18:2Now Judas, who was betraying Him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.
• Psalms 41:9Even my own close friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me [betraying me].
• Psalms 55:13But it is you, a man my equal and my counsel, My companion and my familiar friend;
• Matthew 26:14Then one of the twelve [disciples], who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
• Matthew 27:3When Judas, His betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was gripped with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,

Commentaries on John 6:71

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 71He spake of Judas - for he it was that should betray him - ̔ , He who was about to deliver him up. By referring to this matter so often, did not our blessed Lord intend to warn Judas? Was not the evil fully exposed to his view? And who dare say that it was impossible for him to avoid what he had so often been warned against? When the temptation did take place, and his heart, in purpose, had brought forth the sin, might he not have relented, fallen at his…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 71He spake of Judas … - There is no evidence that Jesus designated Judas so that the disciples then understood that it was he. It does not appear that the apostles even suspected Judas, as they continued to treat him afterward with the same confidence, for he carried the bag, or the purse containing their little property John 12:6; John 13:29; and at the table, when Jesus said that one of them would betray him, the rest did not suspect Judas until Jesus…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 66-71Verses 66-71 When we admit into our minds hard thoughts of the words and works of Jesus, we enter into temptation, which, if the Lord in mercy prevent not, will end in drawing back. The corrupt and wicked heart of man often makes that an occasion for offence, which is matter of the greatest comfort. Our Lord had, in the foregoing discourse, promised eternal life to his followers; the disciples fastened on that plain saying, and resolved to cleave to him…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 70-71Once 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66-7166-71. From that time, &c.--or, in consequence of this. Those last words of our Lord seemed to have given them the finishing stroke--they could not stand it any longer. walked no more--Many a journey, it may be, they had taken with Him, but now they gave Him up finally!Read the comment

Topics related to John 6:71

• Jesus, the Christ
• Simon
• Unbelief

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Commentaries on John 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings