John 13:2-4
Lexham English Bible
2 And as[a] a dinner was taking place, when[b] the devil had already put into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot that he should betray him, 3 because he[c] knew that the Father had given him all things into his[d] hands, and that he had come forth from God and was going away to God, 4 he got up from the dinner and took off his[e] outer clothing, and taking a towel, tied it[f] around himself.
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- John 13:2 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was taking place”)
- John 13:2 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“put”)
- John 13:3 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“knew”) which is understood as causal
- John 13:3 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- John 13:4 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- John 13:4 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
John 13:2-4
English Standard Version
2 During supper, when (A)the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him, 3 Jesus, knowing (B)that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that (C)he had come from God and (D)was going back to God, 4 rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, (E)tied it around his waist.
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John 13:2-4
New King James Version
2 And [a]supper being ended, (A)the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him, 3 Jesus, knowing (B)that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He (C)had come from God and (D)was going to God, 4 (E)rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself.
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- John 13:2 NU during supper
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