Luke 22:23

23 And they began to debate with one another who then 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 behold, the hand of the one who is betraying me [is] with me on the table!

22 For the Son of Man is going according to what has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!"

23 And they began to debate with one another who then of them it could be who was going to do this.

24 And a dispute also occurred among them as to which of them was recognized as being greatest.

25 So he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called benefactors.