John 13:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

American Standard Version (1901)

For he knew him that should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

Bible in Basic English

(He had knowledge who was false to him; that is why he said, You are not all clean.)

Free Bible Version

For he knew who was going to betray him. That's why he said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Geneva Bible 1599

For hee knewe who should betray him: therefore sayd he, Ye are not all cleane.

King James (Authorized) Version

For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

One Unity Resource Bible

For he knew him who would betray him, therefore he said, “You are not all clean.”

Plain English Version

You see, Jesus knew that Judas was going to turn against him, so he said, “One of you is not clean.”

Translation for Translators

He knew which one of us was going to betray him. That is the reason he said, “Not all of you are free from guilt.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

(For Jesus knew who would betray him; that is why he said, “Not all of you are clean.”)

Noah Webster Bible

For he knew who would betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

World English Bible

For he knew him who would betray him; therefore he said, “You are not all clean.”

Young's Literal Translation

for he knew him who is delivering him up; because of this he said, 'Ye are not all clean.'

Context

Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet

¹⁰Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.”¹¹For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Sermons

The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus explains to His disciples that not all of them are clean, referring to Judas Iscariot who would betray Him. This statement serves as a reminder of the presence of evil even among those who are close to Jesus. It also foreshadows the upcoming betrayal and arrest of Jesus, highlighting the fulfillment of Scripture and God's plan for salvation through Christ's sacrifice. Jesus' acknowledgment of Judas' impurity contrasts with the disciples' call to purity and faithfulness in following Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For he knew who should betray him,.... That is, Jesus, as Beza's ancient copy, and the Syriac and Persic versions read. This he knew from the beginning; not only from the beginning of his ministry, when he chose his twelve apostles, but from the beginning of time, yea, from everlasting; this being fixed by the determinate counsel of God, which he, as the omniscient God, was privy to: he knew what preparations were making, and how things were then working, in order to bring it about; he knew that Satan had already put it into Judas's heart, and that he had consented to it; therefore, said he, ye are not all clean: he does not mention his name, though he could have done so, it not being as yet proper to make so full a discovery of him, before the matter was ripe for execution; and also to put all the disciples upon examination of themselves.