Mark 14:20 kjv
And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
Mark 14:20 nkjv
He answered and said to them, "It is one of the twelve, who dips with Me in the dish.
Mark 14:20 niv
"It is one of the Twelve," he replied, "one who dips bread into the bowl with me.
Mark 14:20 esv
He said to them, "It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the dish with me.
Mark 14:20 nlt
He replied, "It is one of you twelve who is eating from this bowl with me.
Mark 14 20 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ps 41:9 | Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me. | Prophecy of intimate betrayal |
| Jn 13:18 | "But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘He who shares my bread has lifted his heel against me.'" | Jesus quotes Ps 41:9 about His betrayer |
| Ps 55:12-14 | For it is not an enemy who taunts me... But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend... | Betrayal by a trusted friend |
| Matt 26:23 | He replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me." | Parallel account identifying the betrayer |
| Lk 22:21 | “But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.” | Parallel account, direct sharing of table |
| Jn 13:26 | Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it.”... gave it to Judas. | Jesus specifically hands the dipped morsel to Judas |
| Jn 13:27-30 | Then, after the morsel, Satan entered into him... He then, having received the morsel, immediately went out. | Judas's immediate departure after the morsel |
| Lk 22:22 | For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! | Woe declared for the betrayer |
| Matt 26:24 | The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! | Betrayer's condemnation, fulfilling scripture |
| Acts 1:16 | “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David...” | Prophecy concerning Judas's fate |
| Acts 1:18-19 | (Now this man acquired a field with the reward of his wickedness... burst open and all his bowels gushed out.) | Judas's demise described |
| Ex 12:8-14 | Instructions for the Passover meal. | Passover context for the Last Supper |
| Deut 16:3 | "You shall eat no leavened bread with it... for you came out of the land of Egypt in haste." | Passover significance as meal of haste |
| Mk 14:12-16 | The disciples prepare for the Passover meal. | Immediate preparation for the Last Supper |
| Gen 26:30 | Isaac and Abimelech make a feast, signifying a covenant. | Example of meal sealing covenant/peace |
| 1 Cor 10:16-17 | The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? ... we who are many are one. | Table fellowship in Christian communion |
| Acts 2:23 | This man, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God... you crucified. | God's sovereign plan despite human sin |
| Acts 4:27-28 | For truly in this city there were gathered together... to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined. | Divine orchestration in Jesus' passion |
| 2 Sam 15:12 | Ahithophel, David's counselor, joined Absalom in rebellion. | Another instance of betrayal by trusted advisor |
| Prov 23:6-8 | Do not eat the bread of a man who is stingy... his heart is not with you. | Warning against false hospitality |
Mark 14 verses
Mark 14 20 Meaning
Mark 14:20 reveals Jesus' specific identification of His betrayer during the Passover meal, stating it would be one of the twelve disciples, specifically the one sharing the common dish with Him. This announcement highlights the deep irony and treachery of the impending betrayal, as it would come from within Jesus' most intimate circle and violate the sacred bond of table fellowship.
Mark 14 20 Context
Mark 14:20 is situated within the narrative of the Last Supper, a Passover meal that Jesus shares with His disciples shortly before His arrest and crucifixion. This verse immediately follows the disciples' distress and questioning, "Is it I?", upon Jesus' declaration that one of them would betray Him. The entire chapter, Mark 14, depicts the plot against Jesus by the religious authorities, Judas's decision to betray Him for money, the preparation for the Passover, the institution of the Lord's Supper, the foretelling of Peter's denial, and ultimately, Jesus' agony in Gethsemane and His arrest. Historically, the Passover meal was a central Jewish festival commemorating liberation from Egyptian slavery, embodying themes of deliverance, covenant, and communal fellowship. The act of sharing a common dish was a profound cultural symbol of intimate camaraderie and trust, making the betrayer's identity all the more shocking as an egregious violation of this sacred bond.
Mark 14 20 Word analysis
- And he answered and said unto them,: Jesus' response is deliberate and calm, even when delivering a difficult truth.
- It is one of the twelve,: Greek: "Εἷς τῶν δώδεκα" (Heis tōn dōdeka).
- Εἷς (Heis): "One." Singular, direct.
- τῶν δώδεκα (tōn dōdeka): "of the twelve." This phrase underscores the profound shock and intimacy of the betrayal. It's not an outsider, but one of the chosen inner circle, a foundational apostle, implying a deep violation of trust and mission.
- that dippeth with me in the dish: Greek: "ὁ ἐμβαπτόμενος μετ᾽ ἐμοῦ εἰς τὸ τρύβλιον" (ho embaptomenos met' emou eis to tryblion). This specific action serves as the identifying sign.
- ὁ ἐμβαπτόμενος (ho embaptomenos): "the one dipping" (present participle, middle/passive voice). This form can signify a characteristic action or someone engaged in the act at that moment. The verb 'embaptō' implies dipping deeply into a liquid or semi-liquid substance.
- μετ᾽ ἐμοῦ (met' emou): "with me." This preposition emphasizes shared presence, joint participation, and profound intimacy at the table.
- εἰς τὸ τρύβλιον (eis to tryblion): "into the dish." The 'tryblion' refers to a common bowl containing sauces or dips (like 'charoset' or bitter herbs mixed with fruit paste) used during the Passover Seder. Sharing from this communal dish was an act of fellowship and trust, making the act of betrayal by someone sharing this sacred food a heightened act of perfidy.
Mark 14 20 Bonus section
- The irony of sharing a covenant meal—the Passover—with the very individual who is breaking covenant in the most egregious way highlights the profound depth of human depravity contrasted with divine grace.
- While Mark and Matthew record Jesus saying "one who dips with me," John provides the more specific detail of Jesus personally handing the dipped morsel (sop) to Judas (Jn 13:26), making the identification clear to Judas himself, though perhaps still obscure to other disciples who remained oblivious to the depth of Judas's evil intent.
- The fact that Jesus reveals the betrayer yet still allows Judas to remain among them at the supper for a time (before Judas leaves in John's account) emphasizes both divine patience and human responsibility. Judas has agency in his choices.
- This moment creates dramatic tension: while Jesus knows and subtly reveals, the other disciples react with sorrow and self-examination ("Is it I?"), revealing their humble concern for their own hearts and devotion to their Lord, contrasting sharply with Judas's hidden treachery.
Mark 14 20 Commentary
Mark 14:20 presents Jesus' precise, yet somewhat veiled, revelation of His betrayer. By stating that the betrayer is "one of the twelve" and, more specifically, the one "dipping with Me in the dish," Jesus identifies Judas in a manner that confirms His foreknowledge while respecting Judas's immediate participation in the communal meal. This "dipping in the dish" was a cultural symbol of deep camaraderie and hospitality; therefore, the betrayal from one who partook in such an intimate act highlights the immense spiritual treason involved. Jesus' identification fulfills prophetic scriptures (e.g., Ps 41:9) and underscores the divine sovereignty that weaves through human sin, even allowing the ultimate act of betrayal to serve God's redemptive purposes. Despite the gravity of the betrayal, Jesus maintains control and peace, calmly announcing the truth and enabling the disciples to grasp the profound tragedy unfolding.