14:30 the ruler of this world. Satan (cf. 12:31; 16:11). This statement points to the momentous spiritual conflict of Christ with Satan at the Cross.

He has no claim. This is a reaffirmation of Jesus’ sinlessness (v. 31; 8:29, 46; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 7:26, 27). He is the only member of the human race about whom this may be said.