Mark 14:18
New International Version
While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.”

New Living Translation
As they were at the table eating, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, one of you eating with me here will betray me.”

English Standard Version
And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.”

Berean Standard Bible
And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.”

Berean Literal Bible
And as they were reclining and were eating, Jesus said, "Truly I say to you that one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me."

King James Bible
And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.

New King James Version
Now as they sat and ate, Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, one of you who eats with Me will betray Me.”

New American Standard Bible
And as they were reclining at the table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me.”

NASB 1995
As they were reclining at the table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me— one who is eating with Me.”

NASB 1977
And as they were reclining at the table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And as they were reclining at the table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me—the one who is eating with Me.”

Amplified Bible
While they were reclining at the table, Jesus said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you that one of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me.”

Christian Standard Bible
While they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
While they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “I assure you: One of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me!”

American Standard Version
And as they sat and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you shall betray me, even he that eateth with me.

English Revised Version
And as they sat and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you shall betray me, even he that eateth with me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While they were at the table eating, Jesus said, "I can guarantee this truth: One of you is going to betray me, one who is eating with me!"

Good News Translation
While they were at the table eating, Jesus said, "I tell you that one of you will betray me--one who is eating with me."

International Standard Version
While they were at the table eating, Jesus said, "I tell all of you with certainty, one of you is going to betray me, one who is eating with me."

Majority Standard Bible
And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, ?Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.?

NET Bible
While they were at the table eating, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, one of you eating with me will betray me."

New Heart English Bible
And as they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me--he who eats with me."

Webster's Bible Translation
And as they sat, and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I say to you, One of you who eateth with me, will betray me.

Weymouth New Testament
And while they were at table Jesus said, "I solemnly tell you that one of you will betray me--one who is eating with me."

World English Bible
As they sat and were eating, Jesus said, “Most certainly I tell you, one of you will betray me—he who eats with me.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and as they are reclining, and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you that one of you who is eating with Me will deliver Me up.”

Berean Literal Bible
And as they were reclining and were eating, Jesus said, "Truly I say to you that one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me."

Young's Literal Translation
and as they are reclining, and eating, Jesus said, 'Verily I say to you -- one of you, who is eating with me -- shall deliver me up.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they reclining and eating, Jesus said, Truly I say to you, That one of you shall deliver me up, he eating with me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were at table and eating, Jesus saith: Amen I say to you, one of you that eateth with me shall betray me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And while reclining and eating with them at table, Jesus said, “Amen I say to you, that one of you, who eats with me, will betray me.”

New American Bible
And as they reclined at table and were eating, Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.”

New Revised Standard Version
And when they had taken their places and were eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, Truly I say to you, One of you who eats with me, he will betray me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And as they reclined and ate, Yeshua said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you who eats with me will betray me.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And while they were reclining at table, and were eating, Jesus said to them: Verily I say to you, One of you, he that eats with me, will deliver me up.

Godbey New Testament
And they sitting and eating, Jesus said, Truly, I say unto you, that, One of you who eateth with me shall betray me.

Haweis New Testament
And as they sat at table, and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I tell you, That one of you, who is eating with me, shall betray me.

Mace New Testament
and as they sat eating, Jesus said, verily I say unto you, one of you that is eating with me, will betray me.

Weymouth New Testament
And while they were at table Jesus said, "I solemnly tell you that one of you will betray me--one who is eating with me."

Worrell New Testament
And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, "Verily I say to you, one of you will betray Me?one who is eating with Me."

Worsley New Testament
And when they were sat down and eating together, Jesus said, Verily I tell you, that one of you will betray me, who is now eating with me.

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Context
Preparing the Passover
17When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. 18And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.” 19They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”…

Cross References
John 13:21
After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

Matthew 26:21
And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

Luke 22:21
Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table.

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

Matthew 26:23-25
Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. / The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.” / Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

Luke 22:22-23
Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.” / Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.

John 13:18-19
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ / I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He.

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Acts 1:16-20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...

John 17:12
While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

Matthew 20:18-19
“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death / and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.”

Mark 9:31
because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.”

John 12:4-6
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.


Treasury of Scripture

And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Truly I say to you, One of you which eats with me shall betray me.

as.

Matthew 26:21
And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Verily.

Mark 14:9,25
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her…

Mark 3:28
Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

Mark 6:11
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

One.

Psalm 41:9
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

Psalm 55:13,14
But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance…

John 6:70
Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

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Mark 14
1. A conspiracy against Jesus.
3. Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.
10. Judas sells his Master for money.
12. Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;
22. after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;
26. declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.
43. Judas betrays him with a kiss.
46. Jesus is apprehended in the garden;
53. falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;
65. shamefully abused by them;
66. and thrice denied by Peter.














And while they were reclining and eating
In the cultural context of the time, reclining at a meal was a sign of relaxation and fellowship. The Greek word "ἀνακείμενοι" (anakeimenoi) indicates a posture of rest, often associated with a banquet or special meal. This setting underscores the intimacy and trust among Jesus and His disciples, making the forthcoming betrayal even more poignant. Historically, the Passover meal, which they were likely celebrating, was a time of remembrance and unity, adding a layer of irony to the betrayal that would unfold.

Jesus said
The authority of Jesus' words is emphasized here. In the Greek, "Ἰησοῦς λέγει" (Iēsous legei) conveys not just the act of speaking but the weight and significance of His pronouncement. Jesus, as the omniscient Son of God, speaks with foreknowledge and divine insight. His words are not merely predictive but carry the weight of divine prophecy, highlighting His role as the Messiah who understands the hearts of men.

Truly I tell you
The phrase "ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν" (amēn legō hymin) is a solemn affirmation, often translated as "verily" or "truly." It is a formula used by Jesus to introduce statements of great importance and truth. The use of "ἀμὴν" (amēn) is rooted in Hebrew tradition, signifying certainty and reliability. This phrase underscores the seriousness of the announcement and prepares the disciples for the gravity of what is to come.

one of you
This phrase personalizes the betrayal, indicating that it will come from within the close-knit group of disciples. The Greek "εἷς ἐξ ὑμῶν" (heis ex hymōn) highlights the intimate betrayal by someone who is part of the inner circle. This serves as a sobering reminder of human frailty and the potential for sin even among those closest to Jesus.

who is eating with Me
Sharing a meal in ancient Near Eastern culture was a sign of friendship and covenant. The act of eating together, "ὁ ἐσθίων μετ’ ἐμοῦ" (ho esthiōn met' emou), signifies a bond of trust and fellowship. The betrayal by someone sharing this intimate act with Jesus emphasizes the depth of the treachery. It also fulfills the prophetic imagery found in Psalm 41:9, where a close friend turns against the psalmist, foreshadowing Judas' betrayal.

will betray Me
The Greek word "παραδώσει" (paradōsei) means to hand over or deliver up. This term is used in legal contexts for delivering a prisoner to authorities, which is precisely what Judas would do. The betrayal is not just a personal affront but a pivotal moment in the divine plan of salvation. It sets in motion the events leading to the crucifixion, where Jesus would fulfill His mission as the sacrificial Lamb. This phrase encapsulates the tension between human free will and divine sovereignty, as Judas' actions, though foreknown, are part of God's redemptive plan.

(18) As they sat.--Better, as they reclined.

Verse 18. - Verily I say unto you, One of you shall betray me, even he that eateth with me (ὁ ἐσθίων μετ ἐμοῦ). Much had doubtless happened before our Lord said this; but St. Mark only records the important circumstances. These words of our Lord were uttered with great solemnity. The presence of the traitor was a burden upon his spirit, and cast a gloom over this usually joyous festival. A question here arises whether Judas remained to partake of the Holy Communion when our Lord instituted it. The greater number of the Fathers, and amongst them Origen, St. Cyril, St. Chrysostom, St. Augustine, and Bede, consider that he was present; and Dionysius says that our Lord's words to him, "That thou doest, do quickly," were intended to separate him from the rest of the twelve as one who had partaken unworthily; and that then it was that Satan entered into him, and impelled him onwards to this terrible sin.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And while
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

were reclining
ἀνακειμένων (anakeimenōn)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 345: To recline, especially at a dinner-table. From ana and keimai; to recline.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

eating,
ἐσθιόντων (esthiontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2068: Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Truly
Ἀμὴν (Amēn)
Hebrew Word
Strong's 281: Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.

I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

you,
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

is eating
ἐσθίων (esthiōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2068: Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.

with
μετ’ (met’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

Me
ἐμοῦ (emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

will betray
παραδώσει (paradōsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

Me.”
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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