John 13:27
And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μετὰ
after
G3326
μετὰ
after
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
2 of 19
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ψωμίον
the sop
G5596
ψωμίον
the sop
Strong's:
G5596
Word #:
4 of 19
a crumb or morsel (as if rubbed off), i.e., a mouthful
τότε
G5119
τότε
Strong's:
G5119
Word #:
5 of 19
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
7 of 19
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ἐκεῖνον
him
G1565
ἐκεῖνον
him
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
8 of 19
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λέγει
said
G3004
λέγει
said
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
11 of 19
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
13 of 19
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
15 of 19
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Ὃ
G3739
Ὃ
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
16 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ποίησον
That thou doest
G4160
ποίησον
That thou doest
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
17 of 19
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Cross References
Luke 22:3Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.Acts 5:3But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?John 13:2And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;Proverbs 1:16For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.Ecclesiastes 9:3This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.Matthew 12:45Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Historical Context
First-century Judaism recognized demonic possession as real spiritual danger. Jesus's command to Judas reflects His sovereign control over the Passion timeline—He would die at Passover, fulfilling typology as the Lamb of God (Exodus 12). Judas's departure initiated the final hours before crucifixion.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the progression from temptation (v.2) to possession (v.27) warn against 'small' compromises with sin?
- What does Jesus's sovereign command over His betrayal teach about God's control over evil?
- Are there areas where you're giving Satan a foothold through unrepented sin?
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Analysis & Commentary
After the sop Satan entered into him (εἰσῆλθεν εἰς ἐκεῖνον ὁ Σατανᾶς, eisēlthen eis ekeinon ho Satanas)—not mere external temptation but demonic possession. John 13:2 says Satan had already "put into" Judas's heart to betray Jesus; now Satan personally indwells him. This progression shows how entertaining sin opens the door to Satan's dominion. The aorist tense marks a definitive moment of satanic control.
That thou doest, do quickly (ὃ ποιεῖς ποίησον τάχιον)—Jesus sovereignly commands the timing of His own betrayal. Not passivity but active submission to the Father's will. He is not victim but victor, orchestrating even evil toward redemptive purposes (Acts 2:23). The imperative mood shows Christ's authority even over His betrayer.