Luke 22:23

23 Then they began to ask among themselves which one of them it could be who was going to do this.

Luke 22:23 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:23

And they began to inquire among themselves
Two days before, at the supper in Bethany, when the same thing was hinted to them, they looked at one another, ( John 13:22 ) as persons in the utmost surprise and consternation, not being able, for a while, either to speak to Christ, or one another; but now they inquired among themselves, and of Christ likewise, ( Matthew 26:21 ) which of them it was that should do this thing;
so barbarous, shocking, and horrible.

Luke 22:23 In-Context

21 "But, look! The one who betrays me is here at the table with me!

22 The Son of Man will die as God has decided, but how terrible for that man who betrays him!"

23 Then they began to ask among themselves which one of them it could be who was going to do this.

24 An argument broke out among the disciples as to which one of them should be thought of as the greatest.

25 Jesus said to them, "The kings of the pagans have power over their people, and the rulers claim the title "Friends of the People.'