Bible Strands
Luke 22:21
Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to His disciples at the Last Supper immediately after instituting the cup of the new covenant.
The words — ἰδοὺ (idou) = behold and παραδιδόντος (paradidontos) = betraying mark the abrupt announcement and the active, present-tense nature of the treason.
The thread — The scene fulfills the pattern of Psalm 41:9 regarding a trusted companion who shares bread, and corresponds to John 13:18 and John 13:26 where Jesus identifies the betrayer to complete Scripture.
Why it lands — The text states the betrayer sits at the table with Jesus, placing the treason within intimate fellowship. It requires the reader to hold divine determination and human accountability together without softening the reality of the betrayal.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
Cross-references
- Psalms 41:9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
- John 13:26 Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.
- John 13:18 I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’
- John 13:21 After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”
- Matthew 26:21 And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”
- Mark 14:18 And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.”
- Job 19:19 All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me.
- Micah 7:5 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.