Luke 22:23

23 The apostles began to ask each other about this. They wondered which one of them would do it.

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 someone here is going to hand me over to my enemies. His hand is with mine on the table.

22 The Son of Man will go to his death, just as God has already decided. But how terrible it will be for the one who hands him over!"

23 The apostles began to ask each other about this. They wondered which one of them would do it.

24 They also started to argue. They disagreed about which of them was thought to be the most important person.

25 Jesus said to them, "The kings of the nations hold power over their people. And those who order them around call themselves Protectors.