KJV ORIGINAL
He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Judas took the bread, and immediately walked out into the darkness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes people choose to walk away from the light and into their own darkness.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse describes the moment when Judas Iscariot, who would betray Jesus, leaves the Last Supper after receiving a piece of bread from Jesus as a sign of his impending betrayal. This event occurs during the Passover meal, a key Jewish festival celebrating the Exodus from Egypt, highlighting themes of redemption and fidelity. The "sop" refers to bread dipped in liquid, symbolizing Jesus' intimate knowledge of human hearts and the darkness that follows betrayal.
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