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John 13:21 ยท KJV

"When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.
20Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
21When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
23Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

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Devotional Reflection

FearShame

I can still recall what my friend said in church one Sunday: "We judge old Judas harshly for betraying the Lord for 30 pieces of silver, but how often do we betray Him for nothing?" Ouch! Jesus' knowledge that one of His own would betray Him is what makes this so difficult for us to endure. Let us make every effort and invoke God's power so that such betrayal never occurs among us! And if it ever does, let us run toward His grace with a sincere desire to flee from sin and return to Him.

Prayer

Jesus, I am sorry for the times when my rebellion and neglect broke Your heart. Father, I am sorry for my lack of passion and zeal for the sacrifice of Your Son, which saved me from sin and death. I desire to live with greater vigor for Jesus so that others may see and come to know Him. I pray in His holy and precious name. Amen.

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