Luke 22:23

23 They began asking each other which of them could be about to do such a thing.

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Luke 22:23 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:23

And they began to inquire among themselves
Two days before, at the supper in Bethany, when the same thing was hinted to them, they looked at one another, ( John 13:22 ) as persons in the utmost surprise and consternation, not being able, for a while, either to speak to Christ, or one another; but now they inquired among themselves, and of Christ likewise, ( Matthew 26:21 ) which of them it was that should do this thing;
so barbarous, shocking, and horrible.

Luke 22:23 In-Context

21 "But look! The person who is betraying me is here at the table with me!
22 The Son of Man is going to his death according to God's plan, but woe to that man by whom he is being betrayed!"
23 They began asking each other which of them could be about to do such a thing.
24 An argument arose among them as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
25 But Yeshua said to them, "The kings of the Goyim lord it over them; and those in authority over them are given the title, `Benefactor.'
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