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For he knew him who would betray him, therefore he said, "You are not all clean."
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Jesus' Divine Foreknowledge
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' knowledge of his betrayer was not a sudden realization but a long-held, supernatural awareness. Several sources note this demonstrates Jesus' divine omniscience, a key theme in John's Gospel. He knew from the beginning who Judas was and what he would do.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who should betray him. Greek, "He knew him who was about to betray him."
For he knew him that should betray him (ηιδε γαρ τον παραδιδοντα αυτον). Past perfect ηιδε used as imperfect. Jesus had known for …
19th Century
Anglican
For he knew who should betray him.—Compare to John 18:2 and the Note on Matthew 26:48. This is the first reference to the…
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Baptist
For he knew who should betray him; therefore he said, You are not all clean.
They were all washed so far as their feet were concern…
This gospel emphasizes strongly the self-consciousness of Jesus concerning himself and his work. From the beginning of his ministry he had supernat…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he knew who should betray him That is, Jesus, as Beza's ancient copy, and the Syriac and Persic versions read. T…
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Our Lord Jesus has a people in the world that are His own; He has purchased them, and paid dearly for them, and He has set them apart for Himself. …
13th Century
Catholic
After showing the dignity of Christ, the Evangelist now commends His humility, which Christ showed by washing the feet of the disciples.
The…
