Matthew 26:23

"They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”"

Key Reflection

In Matthew 26:23, Jesus' disciples are deeply troubled by the looming betrayal that will soon take place at the Last Supper. Each one begins to question whether he himself might be the betrayer, saying "It isn’t me, is it, Lord?" This reflects their innocence and genuine sorrow, as they do not yet understand the prophetic significance of Judas' actions. The verse captures a moment of collective fear and confusion amidst their shared distress, highlighting their lack of insight into Jesus' impending sacrifice.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish. The Jews, at the observance of this ordinance, used a bitter sauce, made of bunches of raisins, mixed with vinegar and other seasoning of the like kind, which they said represented the clay which their fathers were compelled to use in Egypt, in making brick; thus reminding them of their bitter bondage there. This was probably the dish to which reference is made here. It is not improbable that Judas reclined near to our Saviour at the feast; and by his saying it was one that dipped with him in the dish, he meant one that was near to him, designating him more particularly than he had done before.

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