John 6:71
New International Version
(He meant Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who, though one of the Twelve, was later to betray him.)

New Living Translation
He was speaking of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, one of the Twelve, who would later betray him.

English Standard Version
He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him.

Berean Standard Bible
He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
Now He was speaking of Judas son of Simon Iscariot; for he, one of the Twelve, was about to betray Him.

King James Bible
He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

New King James Version
He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, for it was he who would betray Him, being one of the twelve.

New American Standard Bible
Now He meant Judas the son of Simon Iscariot; for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray Him.

NASB 1995
Now He meant Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray Him.

NASB 1977
Now He meant Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now He was speaking of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray Him.

Amplified Bible
Now He was speaking of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot; for he, one of the twelve [disciples], was about to betray Him.

Christian Standard Bible
He was referring to Judas, Simon Iscariot’s son, one of the Twelve, because he was going to betray him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He was referring to Judas, Simon Iscariot’s son, one of the Twelve, because he was going to betray Him.

American Standard Version
Now he spake of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus was talking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. He would later betray Jesus, even though he was one of the twelve disciples.

English Revised Version
Now he spake of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus meant Judas, son of Simon Iscariot. Judas, who was one of the twelve apostles, would later betray Jesus.

Good News Translation
He was talking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For Judas, even though he was one of the twelve disciples, was going to betray him.

International Standard Version
Now he was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, because this man was going to betray him, even though he was one of the Twelve.

Majority Standard Bible
He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

NET Bible
(Now he said this about Judas son of Simon Iscariot, for Judas, one of the twelve, was going to betray him.)

New Heart English Bible
Now he spoke of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, for it was he who would betray him, being one of the twelve.

Webster's Bible Translation
He spoke of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for it was he that was to betray him, being one of the twelve.

Weymouth New Testament
He alluded to Judas, the son of Simon the Iscariot. For he it was who, though one of the Twelve, was afterwards to betray Him.

World English Bible
Now he spoke of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, for it was he who would betray him, being one of the twelve.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He spoke of Judas, [son] of Simon Iscariot, for he was about to deliver Him up, being one of the Twelve.

Berean Literal Bible
Now He was speaking of Judas son of Simon Iscariot; for he, one of the Twelve, was about to betray Him.

Young's Literal Translation
And he spake of Judas, Simon's son, Iscariot, for he was about to deliver him up, being one of the twelve.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he spake of Judas Iscariot, of Simon: for he was about to deliver him up, being one of the twelve.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now he meant Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon: for this same was about to betray him, whereas he was one of the twelve.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now he was speaking about Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. For this one, even though he was one of the twelve, was about to betray him.

New American Bible
He was referring to Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot; it was he who would betray him, one of the Twelve.

New Revised Standard Version
He was speaking of Judas son of Simon Iscariot, for he, though one of the twelve, was going to betray him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He said it concerning Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot; for he was the one of the twelve who was going to betray him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But he said this about Yehudah, son of Shimeon Scariota, for he was going to be the one to betray him, being one of the twelve.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon; for he was about to deliver him up, being one of the twelve.

Godbey New Testament
But He spoke of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon, for he was going to betray Him, being one of the twelve.

Haweis New Testament
Now he spake of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon: for this man was ready to betray him, though he was one of the twelve.

Mace New Testament
meaning Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that would betray him, altho' he was one of the twelve.

Weymouth New Testament
He alluded to Judas, the son of Simon the Iscariot. For he it was who, though one of the Twelve, was afterwards to betray Him.

Worrell New Testament
But He was speaking of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot; for he was about to betray Him, being one of the twelve.

Worsley New Testament
Now He spake of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon; for he was about to betray Him, though he was one of the twelve apostles.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Peter's Confession of Faith
70Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” 71 He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

Cross References
John 13:2
The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

John 13:26-27
Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot. / And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”

John 18:2-5
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” ...

Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Luke 22:3-6
Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...

Mark 14:10-11
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Acts 1:16-20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Matthew 27:3-10
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. ...

John 12:4-6
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

John 17:12
While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

Acts 1:25
to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”

Matthew 10:4
Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Mark 3:19
and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

He spoke of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

for.

Psalm 109:6-8
Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand…

Acts 1:16-20
Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus…

Acts 2:23
Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

being.

John 18:2-6
And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples…

Psalm 41:9
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

Psalm 55:13,14
But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance…

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John 6
1. Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.
15. Thereupon the people would have made him king;
16. but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;
26. reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;
32. declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.
66. Many disciples depart from him.
68. Peter confesses him.
70. Judas is a devil.














He was speaking about Judas
This phrase identifies Judas Iscariot as the subject of Jesus' foreknowledge of betrayal. The name "Judas" is derived from the Hebrew name "Judah," meaning "praise." Ironically, Judas' actions would lead to the most infamous betrayal in history, contrasting sharply with the meaning of his name. This highlights the tragic fall from grace and the potential for human failure despite proximity to divine truth.

the son of Simon Iscariot
The designation "son of Simon Iscariot" provides a specific identification of Judas, distinguishing him from others with the same name. "Iscariot" is often thought to mean "man of Kerioth," a town in Judea, suggesting Judas was the only disciple from Judea, while the others were Galileans. This geographical distinction may have contributed to his sense of isolation or difference among the Twelve.

For although Judas was one of the Twelve
This phrase underscores the gravity of Judas' betrayal. Being "one of the Twelve" signifies a position of intimate fellowship and trust with Jesus. The Twelve were chosen by Jesus to be His closest companions and witnesses to His ministry. Judas' inclusion in this group highlights the profound nature of his eventual betrayal, serving as a sobering reminder of the potential for sin even among those closest to Christ.

he was later to betray Jesus
The word "betray" comes from the Greek "paradidomi," meaning to hand over or deliver up. This term is used throughout the New Testament to describe Judas' act of delivering Jesus to the authorities. The phrase "later to betray" indicates the foreknowledge of Jesus regarding Judas' actions, emphasizing the divine omniscience of Christ. Despite knowing Judas' future betrayal, Jesus still chose him as a disciple, demonstrating His commitment to God's redemptive plan and the offer of grace to all, even those who would ultimately reject it.

(71) Judas Iscariot the son of Simon.--The best MSS. read, Judas, the son of Simon Iscariotes. On the name see the list of the Apostles in Matthew 10:4. If we accept the most probable interpretation of Iscariot as Ish K'r?oth, a man of K'r?oth,--and this is supported by the variation of MSS. in this place, some of which read "from Kariotes," and the best of which, as we see, apply the title Iscariot to Simon--then Judas belonged to the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:25), and is the only one of the Apostles who was not a Galilean (Acts 2:7). This connects itself with the antagonistic position of the Jews from Jerusalem.

That should betray him.--Not indicating that Judas was then planning the betrayal. (Comp. John 13:2.) This remark is made by the writer to explain the strong words of the previous verse.

Being one of the twelve.--Or, although he was one of the Twelve, the exact shade of meaning of the participle being defined by the context. It marks, again, the tragic contrast between what might have been expected and what was actually realised. One of the Twelve, devil! one of the Twelve, the betrayer!

Verse 71. - Now he spake concerning Judas the son of Simon the Iscariot being one of the twelve. (For this use of ἔλεγε, see John 9:19; Mark 14:71.) Iscariot is most probably "of Kerioth," a town of Judah, mentioned in Joshua 15:25, though Westcott cites another Kerioth in Moab (Jeremiah 48:44). If this Kerioth, which Simon and his son Judas have degraded, be the Kerioth-Hezron, then it would seem that Judas was the only Judaean among the apostles. For he it was that was about to betray him being one of the twelve (cf. ver. 64). Ὁ παραδώσων gives a somewhat different turn of description to the futurity of the deed. Had it yet fully dawned on the soul of the traitor? Had he laid any plans to bring his Master to the point from which he turned so divinely? We know not.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He was speaking
ἔλεγεν (elegen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

about Judas,
Ἰούδαν (Ioudan)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2455: Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.

[the son] of Simon
Σίμωνος (Simōnos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4613: Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.

Iscariot.
Ἰσκαριώτου (Iskariōtou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2469: Iscariot, surname of Judas. Of Hebrew origin; inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes, an epithet of Judas the traitor.

For [although]
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

[Judas was]
οὗτος (houtos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Twelve,
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

{he was} later
ἔμελλεν (emellen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.

to betray
παραδιδόναι (paradidonai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

[Jesus].
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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