Joh 13:21-35 | PNT | STEP | Troubled in spirit . Because a traitor was present among the apostles. For the exposure of Judas, see notes on . Compare .

‏ John 13:21-35

Troubled in spirit. Because a traitor was present among the apostles. For the exposure of Judas, see notes on Mt 26:21-25. Compare Mr 14:18-21. There was leaning on Jesus' bosom. It was the custom to recline on a couch, leaning on the left elbow, at table. John, who was immediately before Jesus, would be almost at his bosom.

Whom Jesus loved. It was John's joy that Jesus loved him. Simon Peter there beckoned to him. The disciples did not know who would be the traitor. At Peter's request, John, in a low tone, asked Jesus. He it is to whom I shall give a sop. He gave a sign, and when John saw him dip a piece of bread into the sop of bitter herbs, always on the passover table, and give it to Judas, he knew he was meant. Satan entered into him. He gave himself up at once to Satan's purpose.

What thou doest, do quickly. Judas understood what these words meant, but no one else. Went immediately out. It is probable that the Lord's Supper was instituted, at this point, after Judas went out. It was, as we learn from Matthew, after the passover. Matthew's order is as follows: (1) The Passover (Mt 26:17-21); (2) the Exposure of Judas (Mt 26:22-25); (3) the Lord's Supper (Mt 26:26-30). This is John's order, save that he omits, because well known, to record the origin of the Lord's Supper here, and simply tells of the departure of Judas. Now is the Son of man glorified. His weary ministry is about ended, and he is to ascend his throne. His glorification begins at the cross. A new commandment. The commandment to love was not new (Le 19:18,34), but such love as Christ commanded was new. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples. The love and self-sacrifice of Christians has done more to extend the name of Christ than argument. In the early ages, heathen were wont to say: "See how these Christians love one another".