Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
Parallel translations
- WEB Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”
- BSB Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”
- NKJV Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, “Rabbi, is it I?” He said to him, “You have said it.”
- NASB And Judas, who was betraying Him, said, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” Jesus *said to him, “You have said it yourself.”
- NLT Judas, the one who would betray him, also asked, “Rabbi, am I the one?” And Jesus told him, “You have said it.”
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Quick answer
Judas asks if he is the one, and Jesus replies, 'You said it.' Judas is exposed yet persists in his course.
Overview
Judas adds hypocrisy to treachery, even using the cooler title 'Rabbi' rather than 'Lord.' Jesus's answer confirms his guilt while still extending a moment for repentance that Judas refuses. The exchange shows that knowing the truth about Christ is not enough; the heart must surrender to Him in faith.
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Cross-references · 8
- Matt 26:64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
- Matt 27:11And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
- Luke 22:70Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
- John 18:37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
- Prov 30:20Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
- 2 Kgs 5:25But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.
- Matt 26:49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
- Matt 23:7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
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