John 12:4

Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,

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Interpretation

Christ had formerly blamed Martha for being troubled with much serving. But she did not leave off serving, as some, who when found fault with for going too far in one way, peevishly run too far another way; she still served, but within hearing of Christ's gracious words.

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This thought runs through John 12:1-5.

John 12:1 John 12:2 John 12:3 John 12:4 John 12:5

Glossary

Judas Person: The Graecized form of Judah. (1. ) The patriarch ( Matt. 1:2 , 3). (2. ) Son of Simon ( John 6:71 ; 13:2 , 26), surnamed Iscariot, i. e., a man of Kerioth ( Josh. 15:25 ).