Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
Ver. 28. Now no man at the table knew, &c.] For John had not told Peter the secret committed to him by Christ, though he were very desirous to have known it;
" Si sapis, arcano vina reconde cado. "
A friend that can both keep counsel and give counsel, is worth his weight in gold. When one desired to see Alexander's treasure, he bade one of his servants show him, not his talents of silver, but his trusty friends, ουκ αργυριου ταλαντα, αλλα τους φιλους.