And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;
After dinner was over, the devil had already planted the idea in Judas Iscariot's heart to betray Jesus.
Evil doesn't just happen, it starts with a thought that gets planted and grows.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse is set during the Last Supper, a Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples in Jerusalem shortly before his arrest and crucifixion. At this point, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, was being influenced by Satan to betray Jesus, which underscores the spiritual conflict and human frailty in the biblical narrative. This event reflects the cultural tensions of first-century Judea under Roman rule, where loyalty and betrayal were common themes in religious and political life.
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