He was deeply troubled. Because one of his friends was a traitor. See Psalms 41:9, which is considered a prophecy of this. On this prediction, see notes on Matthew 26:20-25. One of the disciples. This is John himself. Whom Jesus loved. John, not Peter, was the closest friend to Jesus. Who is it, Lord? No one knew the identity of the traitor. I will dip. When John saw Jesus dip the piece of bread in the sauce of bitter herbs [horseradish is commonly used], and give it to Judas, he knew who it was. Hurry up and do what you must. These events must come to their climax. Even John does not understand why Jesus says this [at that moment].

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