John 13:21 bbe — When Jesus had said this he was troubled in spirit, and gave witness, saying, Truly I say to you, that one of you will…

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"When Jesus had said this he was troubled in spirit, and gave witness, saying, Truly I say to you, that one of you will be false to me."

— John 13:21, Bible in Basic English

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John 13 — Context

18

I am not talking of you all: I have knowledge of my true disciples, but things are as they are, so that the Writings may come true, The foot of him who takes bread with me is lifted up against me.

19

From this time forward, I give you knowledge of things before they come about, so that when they come about you may have belief that I am he.

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Truly I say to you, He who takes to his heart anyone whom I send, takes me to his heart; and he who so takes me, takes him who sent me.

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When Jesus had said this he was troubled in spirit, and gave witness, saying, Truly I say to you, that one of you will be false to me.

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Then the eyes of the disciples were turned on one another, in doubt as to whom he had in mind.

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There was at table one of his disciples, the one dear to Jesus, resting his head on Jesus' breast.

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Making a sign to him, Simon Peter said, Who is it he is talking about?

John 13:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:21 say?
John 13:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When Jesus had said this he was troubled in spirit, and gave witness, saying, Truly I say to you, that one of you will be false to me.”
Where is John 13:21 in the Bible?
John 13:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 21.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 13:21.
What translation should I read John 13:21 in?
John 13:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 13:21?
John 13:21 reads (BBE): “When Jesus had said this he was troubled in spirit, and gave witness, saying, Truly I say to you, that one of you will be false to me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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