Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now no man at the table knew why he said this to him.
- BSB But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.
- NKJV But no one at the table knew for what reason He said this to him.
- NASB Now none of those reclining at the table knew for what purpose He had said this to him.
- NLT None of the others at the table knew what Jesus meant.
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Quick answer
None at the table understood why Jesus said this to Judas. It underscores how concealed the betrayal still was.
Overview
The disciples did not grasp the meaning of Jesus' words to Judas. This continues John's emphasis on the hiddenness of the betrayal from the other disciples. It heightens the irony that the Lord knew all while the others remained unaware.
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