And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to Him one by one, “Is it I?” And another said, “Is it I?”
Parallel translations
- WEB They began to be sorrowful, and to ask him one by one, “Surely not I?” And another said, “Surely not I?”
- KJV And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
- BSB They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”
- NASB They began to be grieved and to say to Him one by one, “Surely not I?”
- NLT Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, “Am I the one?”
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Quick answer
The disciples become sorrowful and each asks, 'Surely not I?' His words pierce their consciences.
Overview
Rather than pointing fingers, the disciples each examine themselves, grieved at the possibility of being the betrayer. Their self-searching reflects genuine sorrow and a measure of humility about their own weakness. The scene invites every reader to honest self-examination before the Lord, mindful of how easily the heart can fail without his sustaining grace.
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?”
- Luke 22:21–23But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
- John 13:22The disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke.
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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