Now Better, as the margin, From henceforth (comp. John 1:51; John 14:7; Revelation 14:13). Hitherto Christ had been reserved about the presence of a traitor; to point him out would have been to make him desperate and deprive him of a chance of recovery. But every good influence has failed, even the Eucharist and the washing of his feet; and from this time onwardChrist tells the other Apostles.

before it come Add to pass, as in the next clause. Comp. John 14:29. The success of such treachery might have shaken their faith had it taken them unawares: by foretelling it He turns it into an aid to faith.

may believe that I am he See on John 8:24; John 8:28; John 8:58.

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