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Verse 13

John 13:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

Bible in Basic English

Now it was not clear to anyone at table why he said this to him.

Free Bible Version

No one at the table understood what Jesus meant by this.

Geneva Bible 1599

But none of them that were at table, knew, for what cause he spake it vnto him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now no man at the table knew why he said this to him.

Plain English Version

None of Jesus’s followers understood why he said that to Judas.

Translation for Translators

But none of the rest of us who were sitting there knew why Jesus said that to him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now no one who was lying down at the table knew why he said this to him.

Noah Webster Bible

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spoke this to him.

World English Bible

Now nobody at the table knew why he said this to him.

Young's Literal Translation

and none of those reclining at meat knew for what intent he said this to him,

Context

Jesus Predicts His Betrayal

²⁷And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”²⁸But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.²⁹Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

Summary

In this verse, during the Last Supper, Jesus cryptically reveals to His disciples that one of them will betray Him. The disciples are puzzled and uncertain about who Jesus is referring to, showing their innocence and lack of understanding. This moment foreshadows the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, highlighting the fulfillment of Scripture and Jesus' foreknowledge of future events. It also underscores the theme of loyalty and faithfulness among Jesus' followers, contrasting with the impending act of betrayal that will soon take place.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

no man . . . knew for what intent he spake this unto him . . . some thought . . . Jesus . . . said . . . But what we need . . . or, . . . give . . . to the poor--a very important statement, as showing how carefully. Jesus had kept the secret, and Judas his hypocrisy, to the last.

John 13:28

Jesus Predicts His Betrayal

²⁷And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”²⁸But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.²⁹Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

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Berean Standard Bible

But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

Bible in Basic English

Now it was not clear to anyone at table why he said this to him.

Free Bible Version

No one at the table understood what Jesus meant by this.

Geneva Bible 1599

But none of them that were at table, knew, for what cause he spake it vnto him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now no man at the table knew why he said this to him.

Plain English Version

None of Jesus’s followers understood why he said that to Judas.

Translation for Translators

But none of the rest of us who were sitting there knew why Jesus said that to him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now no one who was lying down at the table knew why he said this to him.

Noah Webster Bible

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spoke this to him.

World English Bible

Now nobody at the table knew why he said this to him.

Young's Literal Translation

and none of those reclining at meat knew for what intent he said this to him,