For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
He knew exactly who was going to betray him, which is why he said, 'Not all of you are clean.'
Jesus knew Judas would betray him before it even happened, nothing catches God off guard.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs during the Last Supper, where Jesus washes the feet of His disciples as a profound act of humility and service. Jesus knew that Judas Iscariot would betray Him, which is why He declared that not all of them were clean, highlighting the presence of spiritual impurity amid His closest followers. This event reflects the first-century Jewish cultural setting, where themes of loyalty and betrayal were common in the context of Roman occupation and religious tensions.
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