Luke 22:24

"They began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing."

Key Reflection

In the context of the Last Supper, as recorded in Luke 22:24, Jesus and his disciples were deeply engaged in preparing for the events that lay ahead, including Judas's betrayal. The original audience would have understood this exchange within a framework of heightened awareness and suspicion, given that Judas had already expressed his intention to betray Jesus (Luke 22:1-6). This verse highlights the tension and uncertainty among the disciples, each likely questioning their own role and loyalty in light of what was about to unfold.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 24. A strife. A contention or debate. Which of them should be the greatest. The apostles, in common with the Jews generally, had supposed that the Messiah would come as a temporal prince, and in the manner of other princes of the earth--of course, that he would have officers of his government, ministers of state, &c. Their contention was founded on this expectation, and they were disputing which of them should be raised to the highest office. They had before had a similar contention. See Mt 18:1; 20:20-28. Nothing can be more humiliating than that the disciples should have had such contentions, and in such a time and place.

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