Bible Commentaries
John 13

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Verses 21-30

Jesus and the disciples have the Last Supper
Matthew 26:20-30Mark 14:17-26Luke 22:14-23John 13:21-30
Matthew 26:20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.Mark 14:17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.Luke 22:14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
Luke 22:15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
Matthew 26:21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.Mark 14:18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.Luke 22:21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me [is] with me on the table.John 13:21 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 13:22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. John 13:23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. John 13:24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
Matthew 26:22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?Mark 14:19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, [Is] it I? and another [said, Is] it I?Luke 22:23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.John 13:25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
Matthew 26:23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth [his] hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.Mark 14:20 And he answered and said unto them, [It is] one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.John 13:26 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.
Matthew 26:24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.Mark 14:21 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.Luke 22:22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
Matthew 26:25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
John 13:27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. John 13:28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. John 13:29 For some [of them] thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy [those things] that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. John 13:30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.
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Luke 22:16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
Matthew 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed [it], and brake [it], and gave [it] to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.Mark 14:22 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake [it], and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.Luke 22:19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake [it], and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Matthew 26:27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave [it] to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;Mark 14:23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave [it] to them: and they all drank of it.Luke 22:17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide [it] among yourselves:
Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.Mark 14:24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.Luke 22:20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup [is] the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Matthew 26:29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.Mark 14:25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.Luke 22:18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.Mark 14:26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

Verses 36-38

Jesus predicts Peter’s denial
Matthew 26:31-35Mark 14:27-31Luke 22:31-34John 13:36-38
Matthew 26:31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.Mark 14:27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.Luke 22:31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat:John 13:36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
Matthew 26:32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.Mark 14:28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Matthew 26:33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all [men] shall be offended because of thee, [yet] will I never be offended.Mark 14:29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet [will] not I.Luke 22:33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.John 13:37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
Matthew 26:34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.Mark 14:30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, [even] in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.Luke 22:34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.John 13:38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
Matthew 26:35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.Mark 14:31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
Bibliographical Information
"Commentary on John 13". "The Gospels Compared". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/tgc/john-13.html. 2014.