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John 6:71

John 6:71
He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He 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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He spake of Judas - for he it was that should betray him - Οὑτος γαρ ημελλεν αυτον παραδιδοναι, He who was about to deliver him up. By referring to this matter so often, did not our blessed Lord…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:60-71

We have here an account of the effects of Christ's discourse. Some were offended and others edified by it; some driven from him and others brought nearer to him.

I. To some it was a savour of death…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon The better reading is; Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. If, as seems probable, the name Iscariot means -man of Kerioth," a place in Judah, it would be natural enough…