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When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

John 13:21 (KJV)

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Commentary on John 13:21

When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit (ἐταράχθη τῷ πνεύματι, etarachthē tō pneumati)—Jesus experiences deep emotional distress. The passive verb suggests both external circumstances and internal wrestling. This is genuine humanity; the Word made flesh feels anguish at impending betrayal. Earlier Jesus was "troubled in spirit" at Lazarus' tomb (11:33); here betrayal by an intimate friend causes spiritual turmoil.And testified (ἐμαρτύρησεν,emarturēsen)—solemn witness. Verily, verily marks authoritative pronouncement. One of you shall betray me (παραδώσει με, paradōsei me)—"betray" ...

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