John 13:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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 answered - `answereth,' clearly also inaudibly; the answer being conveyed probably from behind to Peter by John.

He it is to whom, I shall give a sop, х to (G3588) psoomion (G5596)] - rather, 'the sop'

When I have dipped it - meaning a piece of the bread soaked in the wine or the sauce of the dish; one of the ancient ways of testifying special regard. Compare John 13:18, "He that eateth bread with me."

And when he had dipped the sop, he gave [or 'giveth' didoosin (G1325 )] it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. Thus, the sign of Judas' treachery was an affecting expression, and the last, of the Saviour's wounded love!

John 13:26

26 Jesus answered,He it is, to whom I shall give a sop,c when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.