He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
Jesus was talking about Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, because he was the one who was going to betray him, even though he was part of the inner circle.
Sometimes the people closest to you are the ones who hurt you the most.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse follows Jesus' discourse on the Bread of Life, where many of his followers began to turn away due to the challenging nature of his teachings. Jesus is identifying Judas Iscariot, one of his twelve chosen apostles, as the one who would betray him, highlighting the tension within his inner circle during his ministry in first-century Judea. This reflects the broader biblical theme of human frailty and divine foreknowledge amid the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion.
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