Mark 14:19-20

Mark 14:19-20

[19] they began  to be sorrowful,  and to  say  unto him  Is it I?  and  said,  Is it I?  [20] And  and said  unto them,  It is one  the twelve,  that dippeth  with  in  the dish. 

What does Mark 14:19-20 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The disciples" grief expressed sadness at this announcement. Their question was a protestation of innocence but with a tinge of self-distrust. It expected a negative answer, but it was a question. Judas" motive in asking was obviously different from the others. Jesus" answer again implied the treachery of the betrayer. It also gave him an opportunity to repent since Jesus did not name him.