Bible Strands
Matthew 26:22
They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the twelve disciples during the Passover meal after announcing that one among them will betray him. They respond to his statement while still eating.
The words — λυποῦμενοι (lupoumenoi) means being grieved, and ἕκαστος (hekastos) means each one. These terms describe the disciples' sorrowful, sequential questioning of Jesus.
The thread — This reaction appears in Mark 14:19, Luke 22:23, and John 13:22, where the disciples similarly express perplexity and grief over Jesus’ prediction.
Why it lands — The text demands that readers confront their own potential for betrayal when hearing Christ’s warning. It requires honest self-assessment rather than defensive denial.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
Cross-references
- Luke 22:23 Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.
- John 13:22 The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.
- Mark 14:19 They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”
- John 21:17 Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.