Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
Jesus replied, 'It's whoever I give this piece of bread to after I dip it.' Then he dipped the bread and handed it to Judas Iscariot, Simon's son.
Jesus knew exactly who would betray him, but still served him at the table.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of John 13:26, Jesus is at the Last Supper with his disciples during the Passover feast, a key Jewish celebration remembering God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt. This moment occurs as Jesus predicts his betrayal, using the cultural practice of dipping a piece of bread (the sop) to single out Judas Iscariot, which was a common gesture of sharing or honor at meals but here signifies impending treachery. The scene underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about betrayal, heightening the drama leading to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion.
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