John 13:27

"Jesus therefore answered, “It is he to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it.” So when he had dipped the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot."

Key Reflection

This act symbolizes Jesus' intention to reveal Judas's betrayal through a simple gesture, highlighting that even in shared fellowship, there is a hidden enemy. By giving the bread to Judas, Jesus foreshadows his impending sacrifice and underscores the importance of discernment among believers.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 27. After the sop. After he had taken and probably eaten it. By this Judas saw that Jesus knew his design, and that he could not conceal his plan. He saw, also, that the other disciples would be acquainted with it; and, aroused by sudden anger, or with the apprehension that he should lose his reward, or that Jesus might escape, he resolved on executing his plan at once. Satan entered into him. The devil had before this put it into his heart to betray Jesus (Joh 13:2), but he now excited him to a more decided purpose. See Lu 22:3; Ac 5:3. "Why hath Satan filled thine heart," &c. What thou doest, do quickly. This showed to Judas that Jesus was acquainted with his design.

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