Luke 22:23

23 And they began to question one another, which of them it was that would 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 him who betrays me is with me on the table.

22 For the Son of man goes as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!"

23 And they began to question one another, which of them it was that would do this.

24 A dispute also arose among them, which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

25 And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.