Mark 14:19 kjv
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
Mark 14:19 nkjv
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to Him one by one, "Is it I?" And another said, "Is it I?"
Mark 14:19 niv
They were saddened, and one by one they said to him, "Surely you don't mean me?"
Mark 14:19 esv
They began to be sorrowful and to say to him one after another, "Is it I?"
Mark 14:19 nlt
Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, "Am I the one?"
Mark 14 19 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Prophecy Fulfilled | ||
| Ps 41:9 | Even my close friend, whom I trusted... has lifted his heel against me. | Prophecy of intimate betrayal |
| Zech 11:12-13 | ...weigh out my wages, thirty pieces of silver... I took the thirty pieces... cast them to the potter... | Price of betrayal of the shepherd |
| Acts 1:16 | ...Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David concerning Judas... | Fulfillment of Judas's role |
| Jesus' Foreknowledge | ||
| Jn 13:11 | For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, “You are not all clean.” | Jesus' prior knowledge of the betrayer |
| Jn 6:64 | But there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe and who it was that would betray him.) | Jesus' knowledge from the beginning |
| Jn 13:21 | ...he was troubled in spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, one of you will betray me.” | Jesus explicitly states the betrayal is from within |
| Jn 2:24-25 | But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them... because he knew what was in man. | Jesus' understanding of human hearts |
| Synoptic Parallels | ||
| Matt 26:21 | As they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” | Parallel statement by Jesus |
| Matt 26:22 | And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?” | Parallel account of disciples' sorrow & question |
| Lk 22:21 | But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. | Parallel immediate identification of betrayer's proximity |
| Lk 22:23 | And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this. | Parallel account of disciples' inquiry |
| Disciples' Reactions & Imperfections | ||
| Jn 13:22 | The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke. | Disciples' confusion and inability to discern |
| Jn 13:25 | So lying thus close to the breast of Jesus, he asked him, “Lord, who is it?” | Peter urging John to discover the betrayer's identity |
| Matt 26:25 | Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.” | Judas's own question and Jesus' answer |
| Mk 14:20-21 | He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the bowl with me. For the Son of Man goes... but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed!” | Jesus narrows down the identity |
| Mk 14:66-72 | Peter's denial of Jesus after declaring strong loyalty. | Parallel theme of self-assurance failing |
| Matt 20:22 | Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking..." | Disciples' frequent misunderstanding |
| Lk 18:34 | But they understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them... | Disciples' repeated lack of comprehension |
| Thematic - Self-Examination | ||
| 1 Cor 11:28 | Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. | Call to personal introspection before communion |
| 2 Cor 13:5 | Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? | Imperative for self-evaluation in faith |
| Jer 17:9 | The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? | Human heart's propensity for self-deception |
| Ps 55:12-14 | For it is not an enemy who taunts me—then I could bear it; it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my close friend. | Sorrow of betrayal by a trusted associate |
Mark 14 verses
Mark 14 19 Meaning
Mark 14:19 depicts the immediate reaction of Jesus' disciples to His solemn declaration that one among them would betray Him. Their response is characterized by deep sorrow and individual questioning, with each disciple asking, "Surely not I?" This highlights their shock, self-examination, and perhaps a flicker of self-doubt despite their proximity to Jesus. It reveals their human fallibility and the profound weight of Jesus' words, hinting at the betrayal to come from within their trusted circle.
Mark 14 19 Context
Mark 14:19 occurs during the Last Supper, a pivotal Passover meal in Jesus' ministry. This event follows a conspiracy among the chief priests and scribes to arrest and kill Jesus (Mk 14:1-2) and the anointing of Jesus by a woman in Bethany, which implicitly anticipates His burial (Mk 14:3-9). It immediately precedes the institution of the Lord's Supper (Mk 14:22-25) and Jesus' arrest in Gethsemane. The specific declaration of betrayal at a sacred meal was deeply shocking. Historically, loyalty and hospitality were paramount in Jewish culture, making an internal betrayal particularly heinous. The disciples, expecting a political messiah and grappling with Jesus' suffering prophecies, struggled to comprehend how such an act could occur from within their devoted circle.
Mark 14 19 Word analysis
- They began: ἤρξαντο (ērxanto). The imperfect tense suggests an immediate onset of sorrow that continued, perhaps growing as the realization set in. It shows a dawning awareness rather than a sudden, fleeting emotion.
- to be sorrowful: λυπεῖσθαι (lypeisthai). This Greek term means to be grieved, distressed, or sad. It indicates genuine emotional pain, not just a superficial upset. Their sorrow stemmed from the implication that one among them was capable of such a heinous act against their Lord.
- and to say to Him: καὶ λέγειν αὐτῷ (kai legein autō). Highlights their direct engagement with Jesus and their immediate vocal response to His disturbing declaration.
- one by one: εἷς καθ' εἷς (heis kath' heis). This phrase emphasizes the individual nature of their questioning. It could imply sincere self-examination, or perhaps a defensive distancing by each disciple, eager to ensure they were not the one implicated. This individual questioning intensifies the tension and the personal challenge presented by Jesus' words.
- "Surely not I?": Μήτι ἐγώ; (Mēti egō?). The particle μήτι is rhetorical and expects a negative answer, indicating surprise, incredulity, and strong denial. The emphatic "I" (ἐγώ) underlines their individual plea for exoneration. It reveals a mix of bewilderment, potential self-doubt, and a desire to declare their loyalty in the face of such a shocking accusation directed at "one of them." It also subtly contrasts with Judas's later question in Matt 26:25, which, while similar in wording, carries the weight of conscious guilt.
Mark 14 19 Bonus section
The profound "Surely not I?" question extends beyond the disciples to every believer. It serves as a call for self-examination in light of one's allegiance to Christ. This individual introspection mirrors the spiritual battle within each heart to remain faithful, especially when confronted with the truth of potential sin or failure. The scene further emphasizes the unique pain of betrayal by an insider, setting it apart from external opposition. This prophetic element also points to Jesus' control even over the dark machinations against Him, as the betrayal was foreseen and allowed within God's larger redemptive plan.
Mark 14 19 Commentary
Mark 14:19 profoundly reveals the disciples' initial bewilderment and distress at Jesus' prophecy of betrayal. Their sorrow reflects the weight of Jesus' words and the deep violation implied by such an act within their intimate fellowship. The individual "one by one" questioning underscores the shock of the accusation: each disciple, hearing the dreadful prediction, instantly turned inward. While a plea of innocence, "Surely not I?" also hints at their inherent human frailty and the subtle, deceptive nature of the human heart, capable of actions it might not believe possible. None of them, in that moment, correctly identified Judas, or perhaps even himself, showing their limitations in discerning hearts, including their own. This moment served as a potent test, drawing each disciple into personal accountability and foreshadowing the individual trials they would soon face in Gethsemane and beyond, most notably Peter's denial. It also highlights Jesus' omniscience versus their blindness.