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John 13:27
And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses Judas at the conclusion of the Passover meal, immediately after dipping and handing him the bread. The moment marks the shift from the shared meal to the immediate execution of the betrayal.
The words — εἰσῆλθεν (eisēlthen) literally means "entered," recording Satan's movement into Judas. ψωμίον (psōmion) denotes a "morsel" or small piece of bread that triggers the sequence.
The thread — The event runs parallel to Luke 22:3, where Satan enters Judas, and echoes John 13:2, which states the devil had already put the betrayal in his heart. It aligns with Proverbs 1:16 regarding the swift movement toward evil.
Why it lands — The text observes that spiritual opposition can operate through a willing participant during a sacred ritual. It requires the reader to acknowledge how divine warning and human compliance intersect without diminishing accountability.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
Cross-references
- Luke 22:3 Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
- John 13:2 The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
- Proverbs 1:16 For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.
- Ecclesiastes 9:3 This is an evil in everything that is done under the sun: There is one fate for everyone. Furthermore, the hearts of men are full of evil and madness while they are alive, and afterward they join the dead.
- Matthew 12:45 Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”
- Acts 5:3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?
- James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
- Jeremiah 2:24 a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, sniffing the wind in the heat of her desire. Who can restrain her passion? All who seek her need not weary themselves; in mating season they will find her.
- Daniel 2:15 “Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
- 1 Kings 18:27 At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!”