And during supper, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot to betray him — supper (deipnon) is the evening meal where rabbi and disciples gather in intimate community, but even this sacred space is invaded by satanic intention. The devil's initiative (having already put) establishes that betrayal is not merely human frailty but cosmic opposition, yet without negating Judas's responsibility. The naming of Judas with genealogical precision—"of Simon Iscariot"—recalls Psalm 41:9's betrayal oracle; John's narrative is not random tragedy but fulfillment of Scripture. The juxtaposition of Jesus' supreme love and Satan's treachery shows love and hatred locked in final combat.

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