Mark 14:20
"They began to be sorrowful, and to ask him one by one, “Surely not I?” And another said, “Surely not I?”"
Key Reflection
This exchange reflects the disciples' growing awareness of their vulnerability and sinfulness. Each tries to deflect suspicion onto someone else, revealing their initial reluctance to accept responsibility for betraying Jesus.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes