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Why Jesus Chose Judas
Commentators explain that Jesus's choice of Judas, whom He knew would betray Him, served several divine purposes. Judas's inability to find any fault in Jesus after three years of close contact became a powerful testimony to Christ's innocence. His inclusion also fulfilled specific prophecies and demonstrated Jesus's divine knowledge and profound patience.
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Albert Barnes
On John 6:71
18th Century
Theologian
He spoke of Judas, etc. There is no evidence that Jesus designated Judas so that the disciples then understood that it w…
AT Robertson
On John 6:71
Of Simon Iscariot (Σιμωνος Ισκαριωτου). So his father was named Iscariot also, a man of Kerioth (possibly in Judah,[Reference Josh…
Charles Ellicott
On John 6:71
19th Century
Bishop
Judas Iscariot the son of Simon.—The best manuscripts read, Judas, the son of Simon Iscariotes. On the name, see the list…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 6:71
This verse reads like a footnote. Although the Gospels never indulge in lengthy denunciation of Judas, almost invariably his name is followed by th…
John Calvin
On John 6:71
16th Century
Theologian
He spoke of Judas Although Judas had a bad conscience, still we do not read that he was at all moved. Hypocrites are so stupid that they d…
John Gill
On John 6:71
17th Century
Pastor
He spoke of Judas Iscariot, [the son] of Simon
These are the words of the evangelist, pointing out the person Christ…
Matthew Henry
On John 6:66–71
17th Century
Minister
When we allow ourselves to entertain critical thoughts about the words and works of Jesus, we enter into temptation, which, if the Lord in mercy do…