Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
Parallel translations
- WEB They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
- KJV And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
- BSB Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.
- NASB And they began to debate among themselves which one of them it was who was going to do this.
- NLT The disciples began to ask each other which of them would ever do such a thing.
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Quick answer
The disciples begin questioning among themselves who would do such a thing. Their reaction shows both their dismay and their lack of perception.
Overview
Stunned by Jesus' announcement of betrayal, the disciples search one another rather than suspecting only Judas. Their self-examination reflects sincere love yet limited insight into their own hearts. The scene reminds readers of the need for humble watchfulness against the sins that lurk even among Christ's followers.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Matt 26:22They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”
- Mark 14:19They began to be sorrowful, and to ask him one by one, “Surely not I?” And another said, “Surely not I?”
- John 13:22–25The disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke.
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