Mark 14:19
New International Version
They were saddened, and one by one they said to him, “Surely you don’t mean me?”

New Living Translation
Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, “Am I the one?”

English Standard Version
They began to be sorrowful and to say to him one after another, “Is it I?”

Berean Standard Bible
They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”

Berean Literal Bible
They began to be grieved and to say to Him one by one, "Surely not I?"

King James Bible
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

New King James Version
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to Him one by one, “Is it I?” And another said,Is it I?”

New American Standard Bible
They began to be grieved and to say to Him one by one, “Surely not I?”

NASB 1995
They began to be grieved and to say to Him one by one, “Surely not I?”

NASB 1977
They began to be grieved and to say to Him one by one, “Surely not I?”

Legacy Standard Bible
They began to be grieved and to say to Him one by one, “Surely not I?”

Amplified Bible
They began to be grieved and deeply distressed and to say to Him one by one, “Surely not I?”

Christian Standard Bible
They began to be distressed and to say to him one by one, “Surely not I? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They began to be distressed and to say to Him one by one, “Surely not I?”

American Standard Version
They began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I?

Contemporary English Version
This made the disciples sad, and one after another they said to Jesus, "You surely don't mean me!"

English Revised Version
They began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Feeling hurt, they asked him one by one, "You don't mean me, do you?"

Good News Translation
The disciples were upset and began to ask him, one after the other, "Surely you don't mean me, do you?"

International Standard Version
They began to be very sad and asked him, one after the other, "Surely I am not the one, am I?"

Majority Standard Bible
They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?” And another said, “Is it I?”

NET Bible
They were distressed, and one by one said to him, "Surely not I?"

New Heart English Bible
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to him one by one, "Surely not I?" And another said, "Surely not I?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

Weymouth New Testament
They were filled with sorrow, and began asking Him, one by one, "Not I, is it?"

World English Bible
They began to be sorrowful, and to ask him one by one, “Surely not I?” And another said, “Surely not I?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to Him one by one, “Is it I?” And another, “Is it I?”

Berean Literal Bible
They began to be grieved and to say to Him one by one, "Surely not I?"

Young's Literal Translation
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to him, one by one, 'Is it I?' and another, 'Is it I?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they began to be grieved, and to say to him one by one, What, not I? and another, What, not I?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But they began to be sorrowful, and to say to him one by one: Is it I?

Catholic Public Domain Version
But they began to be sorrowful and to say to him, one at a time: “Is it I?”

New American Bible
They began to be distressed and to say to him, one by one, “Surely it is not I?”

New Revised Standard Version
They began to be distressed and to say to him one after another, “Surely, not I?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They began to feel troubled, and said to him one by one, Why, is it I?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But they began to lose heart, and they were saying to him, each one, “Is it I?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they began to be sad, and to say to him, one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

Godbey New Testament
And they began to be grieved, and to say to Him one by one, Whether am I the one? And another, Whether am I the one?

Haweis New Testament
And they began to be very sorry, and to say to him, one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

Mace New Testament
and they were seized with sorrow, all successively asking him, is it I?

Weymouth New Testament
They were filled with sorrow, and began asking Him, one by one, "Not I, is it?"

Worrell New Testament
They began to be sorrowful, and to say to Him, one by one, "Is it I?"

Worsley New Testament
And they were grieved, and said to Him one by one, Is it I?

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Preparing the Passover
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?” 20He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:22
They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”

Luke 22:23
Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.

John 13:22
The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.

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

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.”

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

Zechariah 13:6
If someone asks him, ‘What are these wounds on your chest?’ he will answer, ‘These are the wounds I received in the house of my friends.’

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.

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. ...

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.

Matthew 26:25
Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

John 18:2-3
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

2 Samuel 15:12
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.

Matthew 26:47-50
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...

John 13:18
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.’


Treasury of Scripture

And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

and to.

Matthew 26:22
And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

Luke 22:21-23
But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table…

John 13:22
Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.

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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.














They began to be grieved
The phrase "began to be grieved" captures the immediate emotional response of the disciples upon hearing Jesus' prediction of betrayal. The Greek word used here, "λυπεῖσθαι" (lypeisthai), conveys a deep sorrow or distress. This grief is not just a passing sadness but a profound emotional turmoil, reflecting the disciples' shock and disbelief. Historically, this moment occurs during the Last Supper, a time of intimate fellowship, making the announcement of betrayal even more poignant. The disciples' grief underscores their close relationship with Jesus and their inability to fathom that one among them could betray Him.

and to say to Him one by one
This phrase highlights the personal and individual response of each disciple. The Greek structure suggests a sequential, almost methodical questioning, indicating that each disciple felt compelled to personally seek reassurance from Jesus. This reflects the communal yet personal nature of their relationship with Him. In the context of the Passover meal, a time of unity and shared faith, this individual questioning underscores the gravity of Jesus' statement and the personal introspection it provoked among the disciples.

'Surely not I?'
The question "Surely not I?" is a direct translation of the Greek "Μήτι ἐγώ;" (Mēti egō?), which implies a negative expectation. The disciples are essentially saying, "It can't be me, can it?" This question reveals their inner turmoil and self-doubt. Despite their close walk with Jesus, they are aware of their human frailty and the possibility of failure. This moment is a powerful reminder of the need for self-examination and humility in the Christian life. Theologically, it points to the universal potential for sin and the necessity of relying on God's grace to remain faithful. The disciples' question is both a plea for reassurance and an acknowledgment of their vulnerability, setting the stage for the events that will soon unfold in the Passion narrative.

Verse 19. - They began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? The disciples were naturally disposed to be joyful at this great festival. But their Master's sorrow and his words, and the solemnity with which they were uttered, cast a shadow over the whole company; and the disciples began to be sorrowful. The words, "And another said, Is it I?" are omitted by the best authorities.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
They began
ἤρξαντο (Ērxanto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

to be sorrowful
λυπεῖσθαι (lypeisthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 3076: To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad.

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

to ask
λέγειν (legein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

Him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

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

by
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

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

“Surely not
Μήτι (Mēti)
IntPrtcl
Strong's 3385: If not, unless, whether at all. From me and the neuter of tis; whether at all.

I?”
ἐγώ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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