John 6:72

2 translations of 134 that include the New Testament

Clementine Vulgate 1598

Dicebat autem Judam Simonis Iscariotem: hic enim erat traditurus eum, cum esset unus ex duodecim.

Now he meant Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon: for this same was about to betray him, whereas he was one of the twelve.

Traditions differ. Both positions are shown rather than one asserted as settled.

Broad agreement: 90 AD–100 AD John, or the Johannine circle
Generally placed late in the first century on grounds of theology and style.

Events overlapping when this passage is dated (90 AD–100 AD).

27 BC–100 AD Roman road and sea network matures Rome
Consolidated roads, harbours and suppressed piracy made long-distance travel unusually safe, a precondition for the rapid spread of early Christian communities.