John 6
6:66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.
70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
71 He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
2007-12-19 01:06:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here is the specific verse which refers to Judas being a Devil:
70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
2007-12-19 01:11:49 · update #1
I notice that it does not say *the* devil, but *a* devil. Bible in Basic English says *a son of the Evil One* This makes most sense to me.
2007-12-19 01:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John 6:70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil (διαÌβολοÏ)?
Zodiahtes Word Study
διαÌÎ²Î¿Î»Î¿Ï - noun from diabálloÌ (G1225), to accuse. A false accuser, used for the devil.
(I) One who falsely accuses and divides people without any reason. He is an accuser, a slanderer (1Ti_3:11; 2Ti_3:3; Tit_2:3; Sept.: Est_7:4; Est_8:1).
(II) With the art. ho diábolos, the Devil. Satan is called by that name because originally he accused or slandered God in paradise, being averse to the increase of man's knowledge and happiness (Gen_3:5; Joh_8:44, the children of the devil).
In Rev_12:10 Satan is called ho kateÌÌgoros (G2725), the accuser, as if he were standing in a court of law. The devil still slanders God by false and blasphemous suggestions and because he is also the accuser of the brethren before God (Rev_12:9-10 [cf. Job 1-2]). He is called our adversary (antÃdikos [G476]) or opponent. Diábolos is used either for the prince of devils (Mat_4:1; Rev_12:9; Rev_20:2) or for evil spirits in general (Act_10:38; Eph_4:27; Eph_6:11).
The Lord Jesus calls Judas diábolos (Joh_6:70) because under the influence of this evil spirit he would be Christ's accuser and betrayer (cf. Mat_16:23; Mar_8:33 where the Lord calls Peter Satanás [G4567], Satan or adversary, and not diábolos, devil).
2007-12-19 01:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a phrase I've heard older people use in reference to a kid that is a bit wound up. They might say, "you little devil you." They aren't actually saying that he or she is the devil just as Jesus wasn't saying that Judas is the devil. What is being said is that their actions are similar to what the devil might do. Jesus is saying that Judas is like the devil in his actions (betrayal, theft, lies...). That is why Jesus called him that. Remember Jesus also called Peter the same thing because his actions were not on the same page as Gods (Matthew 16:23 and Mark 8:33) and one would be hard pressed proving Peter to be Satan with scripture.
2007-12-19 01:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by mlcros 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an expression. Haven't you ever heard someone say "Why, you little devil! You'll be sorry for what you did!"
It doesn't mean he IS a devil, but he ACTS like a little demon. (This is usually said by one child to another, I think.)
But in Jesus' case, remember also when Peter stood against Him when He said He would suffer at the hands of Pontius Pilate then die on the cross, Jesus said "Get behind me, satan!" That doesn't mean that Peter was satan, but the spirit behind his words came from satan.
I hope this clears things up a bit for you. Now, as Jesus asked His followers, so I will ask you: Who do you think Jesus is?
2007-12-19 01:12:19 · answer #4 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John 6:70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? (KJV)
Out of the twelve, only 11 truly believed in Jesus; Judas stayed but tried to use Jesus for his personal gain, that's why Jesus used the word devil.
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2007-12-19 01:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Šωèé†íé♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luke 22:3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve
Judas was not the devil...Satan entered into him.
2007-12-19 01:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by ' 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Judas was not the devil, he betrayed Jesus.
2007-12-19 01:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by user76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some translations use the word slanderer.
Jesus answered them: “I chose YOU twelve, did I not? Yet one of YOU is a slanderer
The Greek dia′bolos means “slanderer.” (Compare Lu 16:1, where the related verb diabal′lo occurs.)
Devil means slanderer
2007-12-19 01:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by papa G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anywhere that Judas is called a devil...
2007-12-19 01:08:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who's this John dude, and Judas sounds like a real jerk.
2007-12-19 01:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋