Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
Parallel translations
- WEB The disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke.
- BSB The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.
- ESV The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke.
- NKJV Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke.
- NASB The disciples began looking at one another, at a loss to know of which one He was speaking.
- NLT The disciples looked at each other, wondering whom he could mean.
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Quick answer
The disciples look at one another, bewildered about whom Jesus means. It shows that Judas's betrayal was wholly unsuspected by the others.
Overview
The disciples' confusion testifies that Judas had concealed his treachery so well that none suspected him. It also reflects a measure of self-doubt among them. The scene underscores how hidden Judas's hypocrisy was, even to those closest to him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Luke 22:23And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
- Mark 14:19And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
- Matt 26:22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
- Gen 42:1Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?
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