John 13:11
New International Version
For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.

New Living Translation
For Jesus knew who would betray him. That is what he meant when he said, “Not all of you are clean.”

English Standard Version
For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Berean Standard Bible
For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Berean Literal Bible
For He knew the one who was betraying Him; on account of this He said, "You are not all clean."

King James Bible
For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

New King James Version
For He knew who would betray Him; therefore He said, “You are not all clean.”

New American Standard Bible
For He knew the one who was betraying Him; it was for this reason that He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

NASB 1995
For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

NASB 1977
For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Legacy Standard Bible
For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Amplified Bible
For He knew who was going to betray Him; for that reason He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Christian Standard Bible
For he knew who would betray him. This is why he said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For He knew who would betray Him. This is why He said, “You are not all clean.”

American Standard Version
For he knew him that should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus knew who would betray him. That is why he said, "except for one of you."

English Revised Version
For he knew him that should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
(Jesus knew who was going to betray him. That's why he said, "All of you, except for one, are clean.")

Good News Translation
Jesus already knew who was going to betray him; that is why he said, "All of you, except one, are clean.")

International Standard Version
For he knew who was going to betray him. That's why he said, "Not all of you are clean."

Majority Standard Bible
For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, ?Not all of you are clean.?

NET Bible
(For Jesus knew the one who was going to betray him. For this reason he said, "Not every one of you is clean.")

New Heart English Bible
For he knew him who would betray him, therefore he said, "You are not all clean."

Webster's Bible Translation
For he knew who would betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

Weymouth New Testament
For He knew who was betraying Him, and that was why He said, "You are not all of you clean."

World English Bible
For he knew him who would betray him; therefore he said, “You are not all clean.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for He knew him who is delivering Him up; because of this He said, “You are not all clean.”

Berean Literal Bible
For He knew the one who was betraying Him; on account of this He said, "You are not all clean."

Young's Literal Translation
for he knew him who is delivering him up; because of this he said, 'Ye are not all clean.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For he knew him delivering him up, therefore he said, Ye are not all clean.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For he knew who he was that would betray him; therefore he said: You are not all clean.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For he knew which one would betray him. For this reason, he said, “You are not all clean.”

New American Bible
For he knew who would betray him; for this reason, he said, “Not all of you are clean.”

New Revised Standard Version
For he knew who was to betray him; for this reason he said, “Not all of you are clean.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For Jesus knew him who was to betray him; therefore he said, Not everyone of you is clean.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Yeshua had known who would betray him, therefore, he said, “Not all of you are clean.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For he knew who would deliver him up; for this reason he said, You are not all clean.

Godbey New Testament
For He knew the one betraying Him. On this account He said, You are not all clean.

Haweis New Testament
(For he knew who would betray him; therefore he said, Ye are not all clean.)

Mace New Testament
for he knew who would betray him; therefore, said he, you are not every one of you clean.

Weymouth New Testament
For He knew who was betraying Him, and that was why He said, "You are not all of you clean."

Worrell New Testament
for He knew him who would betray Him; on this account, He said, "Ye are not all clean."

Worsley New Testament
For He knew who would betray Him; therefore He said, Ye are not all clean.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet
10Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.” 11For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, “Not all of you are clean.” 12When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you?…

Cross References
John 6:64
However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)

John 2:24-25
But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

John 17:12
While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

Matthew 26:21-25
And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?” / Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. ...

Mark 14:18-21
And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.” / They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?” / He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me. ...

Luke 22:21-23
Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table. / Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.” / Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.

Acts 1:16-20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Matthew 27:3-10
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. ...

John 12:4-6
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

John 18:2-5
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” ...

John 18:15-18
Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. / But Peter stood outside at the door. Then the disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in. / At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?” “I am not,” he answered. ...

John 18:25-27
Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” / One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?” / Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed.

John 19:11
Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”


Treasury of Scripture

For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, You are not all clean.

John 13:18,21,26
I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me…

John 2:25
And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

John 6:64-71
But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him…

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John 13
1. Jesus washes the disciples' feet, and exhorts them to humility and charity.
18. He foretells and discovers to John by a token, that Judas should betray him;
31. commands them to love one another;
36. and forewarns Peter of his denials.














For He knew who would betray Him.
This phrase highlights Jesus' divine omniscience, as He was fully aware of Judas Iscariot's impending betrayal. This foreknowledge is consistent with Jesus' understanding of human hearts, as seen in other passages like John 2:24-25. The betrayal by Judas was prophesied in the Old Testament, notably in Psalm 41:9, which speaks of a close friend lifting his heel against the psalmist, a type of Christ. Judas' role as the betrayer fulfills this prophecy, demonstrating the sovereignty of God in the unfolding of redemptive history. The knowledge of betrayal also underscores the depth of Jesus' love and grace, as He continued to serve and love Judas despite knowing his intentions.

That is why He said,
This phrase refers back to Jesus' earlier statement in John 13:10, where He mentions that not all of the disciples are clean. It serves as an explanation for His words, providing insight into His awareness of the spiritual state of His disciples. This moment occurs during the Last Supper, a significant event in the Passion narrative, where Jesus institutes the practice of communion and demonstrates servanthood by washing the disciples' feet. The setting is Jerusalem, a city rich in biblical history and the center of Jewish religious life, adding gravity to the events unfolding.

“Not all of you are clean.”
Here, Jesus distinguishes between the physical act of washing and the spiritual cleansing that comes through faith in Him. While the disciples had their feet washed, symbolizing purification and humility, Jesus indicates that one among them, Judas, remains spiritually unclean due to his lack of genuine faith and impending betrayal. This statement foreshadows the separation between true believers and those who merely appear to follow Christ, a theme echoed in parables like the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30). The concept of cleanliness is deeply rooted in Jewish law and tradition, where ritual purity was essential for worship and community life, yet Jesus redefines it in terms of inner spiritual purity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is aware of the impending betrayal by one of His disciples. His divine knowledge and forewarning highlight His omniscience and the fulfillment of His mission.

2. Judas Iscariot
One of the twelve disciples, Judas is the one who will betray Jesus. His presence in this account serves as a reminder of human frailty and the reality of sin even among those close to Jesus.

3. The Last Supper
This event is the setting for John 13. It is a significant moment where Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples and teaches them about servanthood and love.
Teaching Points
Divine Omniscience
Jesus's knowledge of His betrayal underscores His divine nature. Believers can take comfort in knowing that God is aware of all things, including our struggles and challenges.

The Reality of Sin
Judas's betrayal serves as a sobering reminder of the presence of sin, even among those who are close to Jesus. It calls believers to examine their own hearts and remain vigilant against sin.

The Call to Purity
Jesus's statement, "Not all of you are clean," challenges believers to pursue spiritual purity and integrity. It is a call to self-examination and repentance.

The Fulfillment of Scripture
The events surrounding Judas's betrayal demonstrate the fulfillment of biblical prophecy, reinforcing the reliability and sovereignty of God's Word.(11) For he knew who should betray him.--Comp. John 18:2, and Note on Matthew 26:48. This is the first reference to the betrayal during the feast. The words are words of warning, spoken in the love which even then might have redeemed and cleansed the heart, if it had been open to receive it. The feet of Judas were washed by his Master. Had he learnt the lesson of humility and love, he might have conquered the foul spirit of ambition and covetousness which was carrying him to destruction.

Verse 11. - For he knew who was betraying him; therefore he said, Ye are not all clean. That Christ should have been ignorant of the devices of Judas, or of his true character, is repeatedly denied by all the evangelists. John certainly calls attention to the Lord's knowledge of the secret of Judas, and justifies thus his Divine prerogative. That Strauss, Hilgenfeld, and others should see here an innuendo against Peter, and the charge against Peter of advocating a kind of Ebionitie daily ablution of the whole body, is willful and uncalled for.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

He knew
ᾔδει (ēdei)
Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

who
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

would betray
παραδιδόντα (paradidonta)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

Him.
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

That is why
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

He said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Not
Οὐχὶ (Ouchi)
Adverb
Strong's 3780: By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

of you
ἐστε (este)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

are clean.”
καθαροί (katharoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2513: Clean.


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