Luke 22:23

23 And they began to seek among them[selves], who it was of them, that was to do this thing.

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 Nevertheless lo! the hand of him that betrayeth me, is with me at the table.

22 And [soothly] man's Son goeth, as it is determined; nevertheless woe to that man, by whom he shall be betrayed.

23 And they began to seek among them[selves], who it was of them, that was to do this thing.

24 And strife was made among them, which of them should be seen to be greatest.

25 But he said to them, Kings of heathen men be lords of them, and they that have power on them be called good doers, [Forsooth he said to them, Kings of heathen men be lords, or lordship, of them, and they that have power upon them be called good doers,]