Joh 13:2 | RWP | e4.org | During supper ( δειπνου γινομενου ). Correct text, present middle participle of γινομα (not γενομενου , second aorist middle participle, "being ended") genitive absolute. Verse shows plainly that the meal was still going on. The devil having already put ( του διαβολου ηδη βεβληκοτος ). Another genitive absolute without a connective (asyndeton), perfect active participle of βαλλω , to cast, to put. Luke ( ) says that Satan entered Judas when he offered to betray Jesus. Hence John's "already" ( ηδη ) is pertinent. John repeats his statement in verse . In Jesus a year ago had seen that Judas was a devil. To betray him ( ινα παραδο αυτον ). Cf. . Purpose clause with ινα and second aorist active subjunctive of παραδιδωμ (form in -ο as in rather than the usual -ω in ). Satan had an open door by now into the heart of Judas.

‏ John 13:2

During supper ( δειπνου γινομενου ). Correct text, present middle participle of γινομα (not γενομενου, second aorist middle participle, "being ended") genitive absolute. Verse 4 shows plainly that the meal was still going on.

The devil having already put ( του διαβολου ηδη βεβληκοτος ). Another genitive absolute without a connective (asyndeton), perfect active participle of βαλλω, to cast, to put. Luke (Lu 22:3) says that Satan entered Judas when he offered to betray Jesus. Hence John's "already" ( ηδη ) is pertinent. John repeats his statement in verse 27. In Joh 6:70 Jesus a year ago had seen that Judas was a devil.

To betray him ( ινα παραδο αυτον ). Cf. Ac 5:3. Purpose clause with ινα and second aorist active subjunctive of παραδιδωμ (form in -ο as in Mr 14:10 rather than the usual -ω in Lu 22:4). Satan had an open door by now into the heart of Judas.