Luke 22:23
And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.
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What's striking here is the disciples' immediate suspicion of each other, rather than the obvious possibility of an external threat or even their own potential failure. Their genuine shock and inability to point fingers reveal both their love for Jesus and the incredible deception Judas had managed, hiding his treachery so well that no one suspected him. It highlights how deeply they were united, even in their confusion and distress.
Jesus has just announced that one of the disciples will betray Him, a shocking declaration that throws the group into turmoil. Instead of suspecting Judas, the disciples, characterized by their trusting nature, turn inward and begin questioning each other, completely unaware of the true identity of the betrayer. This moment highlights how the unassuming Judas managed to blend in, even as Jesus directly addressed him in hushed tones that the others didn't fully grasp.
Imagine the tension in that room! Jesus drops a bombshell: one of you will betray me. How did the disciples react, and what does it say about Judas?
Jesus reveals a devastating truth: "But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table." (Luke 22:21). This wasn't a vague prophecy; the betrayer was right there, sharing the Passover meal.
Instead of pointing fingers outward, the disciples turn inward, asking each other, "Which of them it could be who was going to do this?" (Luke 22:23). This reaction highlights two things:
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Jesus knew a fall was possible, even for His closest followers. What does this moment reveal about the spiritual battles we face and the power of Jesus' intercession?
This scene isn't just about Judas; it's a stark reminder of the spiritual warfare Jesus anticipated for all His disciples.
The disciples' bewildered questioning reveals their deep bond and trust, showing how little they suspected one of their own would betray Jesus, a testament to Judas's cunning deception.
c. March/April AD 30— this verse
Jesus Institutes the Last Supper
During the Passover meal, Jesus announces that one of his closest disciples will betray him, leading to confusion and questioning among the twelve.
c. March/April AD 30
Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial
Jesus also warns Peter that he will deny knowing him three times before the rooster crows, highlighting the intense pressure and fear the disciples would soon face.
c. March/April AD 30
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
Jesus withdraws to pray, wrestling with his impending suffering, while the disciples, despite warnings, struggle to stay awake and watchful.
c. March/April AD 30
Judas Betrays Jesus
Led by Judas, a group arrests Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, marking the beginning of his trial and crucifixion.
c. March/April AD 30
Peter Denies Jesus
As Jesus is being tried, Peter, succumbing to fear, denies knowing him three times, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy.
c. March/April AD 30
Jesus is Crucified
Jesus is crucified at Golgotha on the day before the main Passover observance, a pivotal event in human history.
This passage shows the disciples reacting with personal distress and individually asking 'Is it I?', highlighting their shock and self-examination in contrast to the group inquiry in Luke.
John 13:23-25John’s Gospel adds a crucial detail: one disciple, leaning on Jesus, beckoned to him and asked, 'Lord, who is it?', showing a more intimate and immediate reaction to Jesus’ pronouncement and the disciples' lack of suspicion towards Judas.
1 Corinthians 11:23-26While not directly about the betrayal announcement, this passage describes the institution of the Lord's Supper, which immediately precedes Jesus’ words about betrayal, linking the sacred meal to the painful reality of His impending suffering.
Acts 1:16Peter’s later address to the believers after Jesus’ ascension refers back to Judas’ betrayal, framing it as a fulfillment of Scripture and a necessary prelude to Jesus' glorification, giving a broader theological perspective.
clarkeLuke 22:23: "And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing."
They began to inquire among themselves - See the notes on Matthew 26:23 , Matthew 26:24 .
pulpitLuke 22:23: "And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing."
Verse 23 - And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. That all the disciples, on hearing this statement of their Master, should at once question their own hearts with the "Is it I?" (of St. Matthew's Gospel), shows with what cunning skill the arch-traitor must have concealed not merely his plans but his very sentiments. No suspicion on their…
What's striking here is the disciples' immediate suspicion of each other, rather than the obvious possibility of an external threat or even their own potential failure. Their genuine shock and inability to point fingers reveal both their love for Jesus and the incredible deception Judas had managed, hiding his treachery so well that no one suspected him. It highlights how deeply they were united, even in their confusion and distress.
Jesus has just announced that one of the disciples will betray Him, a shocking declaration that throws the group into turmoil. Instead of suspecting Judas, the disciples, characterized by their trusting nature, turn inward and begin questioning each other, completely unaware of the true identity of the betrayer. This moment highlights how the unassuming Judas managed to blend in, even as Jesus directly addressed him in hushed tones that the others didn't fully grasp.
Jesus has just announced that one of the disciples will betray Him, a shocking declaration that throws the group into turmoil. Instead of suspecting Judas, the disciples, characterized by their trusting nature, turn inward and begin questioning each other, completely unaware of the true identity of the betrayer. This moment highlights how the unassuming Judas managed to blend in, even as Jesus directly addressed him in hushed tones that the others didn't fully grasp.
"And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this." — What's striking here is the disciples' immediate suspicion of each other, rather than the obvious possibility of an external threat or even their own potential failure. Their genuine shock and inab…
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