King James Bible
"When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me."
Jesus experiences deep emotional distress, showing his full humanity even while knowing what must unfold. The Greek word for 'troubled' (tarassō) indicates violent agitation, revealing the weight of impending betrayal by a chosen disciple. The verb 'testified' (martyreō) suggests Jesus speaks as a solemn witness to divine truth, not merely sharing information. This formal declaration elevates what follows from prediction to prophetic testimony. The double 'verily' (amēn amēn) appears only in John's Gospel and marks Jesus' most solemn pronouncements. This repetition demands the disciples' complete attention for what will shatter their assumptions about their inner circle. Jesus identifies the betrayer as someone at the table, intensifying the shock and initiating the disciples' self-examination. The prediction fulfills Psalm 41:9 about betrayal by an intimate friend, while demonstrating Jesus' sovereign knowledge of his path to the cross.