KJV ORIGINAL
And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus answered, 'The one who's sharing this meal with me right now, that's who's going to betray me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the people closest to you are the ones who hurt you the most.
📚 Historical Context
During the Last Supper, which was a Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples to commemorate God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt, he identified his betrayer among those at the table. In ancient Jewish culture, dipping hands in the same dish symbolized close fellowship and trust, making the act of betrayal by one of his own companions particularly devastating. This moment occurred as Jesus prepared for his impending arrest and crucifixion, heightening the tension of the narrative.
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