Luke 22:23

23 And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going 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 "But behold, the hand of the one betraying Me is with Mine on the table.
22 "For indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!"
23 And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this thing.
24 And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest.
25 And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'
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