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Mark 14:20
He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus answers the Twelve regarding their individual fears of betrayal during the Passover meal. He identifies the traitor as the single member sharing the bowl with Him.
The words — ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) means "answering," and εἷς (heis) translates to "one." Jesus uses these terms to specify that the betrayer is a single individual within the group.
The thread — The shared-bowl identification appears in Matthew 26:23 and John 13:26, where dipping marks the traitor. The narrative continues in Matthew 26:47 with Judas arriving to arrest Jesus.
Why it lands — The text states that betrayal originates from intimate fellowship rather than external opposition. It requires readers to confront the reality that proximity to the central figure does not guarantee loyalty.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
Cross-references
- 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.
- Matthew 26:23 Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.
- Matthew 26:47 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
- Mark 14:43 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
- Luke 22:47 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
- John 6:71 He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.