Luke 22:23

Key Reflection

In the first century, the concept of a "Son of Man" was multifaceted; it could refer to any human but also had eschatological significance pointing to divine judgment and messianic roles. Jesus uses this term here to indicate that his mission is divinely ordained, yet he laments the betrayal, warning that such a fate brings great sorrow. The original audience would have understood that while Jesus’ path was set by God’s will, the betrayal by one of their own would be a tragic and painful event for all involved.