John 13:27 nasb — After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus *said to him, "What you do, do quickly."

NASB

"After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus *said to him, "What you do, do quickly.""

— John 13:27, NASB

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John 13 — Context

24

So Simon Peter *gestured to him, and *said to him, "Tell us who it is of whom He is speaking."

25

He, leaning back thus on Jesus' bosom, *said to Him, "Lord, who is it?"

26

Jesus then *answered, "That is the one for whom I shall dip the morsel and give it to him." So when He had dipped the morsel, He *took and *gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.

27

After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus *said to him, "What you do, do quickly."

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Now no one of those reclining at the table knew for what purpose He had said this to him.

29

For some were supposing, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, "Buy the things we have need of for the feast"; or else, that he should give something to the poor.

30

So after receiving the morsel he went out immediately; and it was night.

John 13:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:27 say?
John 13:27 in the NASB reads: “After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus *said to him, "What you do, do quickly."”
Where is John 13:27 in the Bible?
John 13:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 27.
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 13:27.
What translation should I read John 13:27 in?
John 13:27 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 13:27?
John 13:27 reads (NASB): “After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus *said to him, "What you do, do quickly."” 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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