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?”

Berean Annotated Bible
They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “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?"

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

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 ...



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
They began to be grieved

John 16:6
Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.

John 16:20
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

2 Corinthians 7:10
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
and to ask Him one after another,

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.
“Surely not I?”

1 Corinthians 11:28
Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.

2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?

Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.
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.


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

Jesus’ announcement that one of the Twelve would betray Him brought deep sorrow to the Passover meal. The disciples could not imagine that betrayal would come from within their own fellowship, yet Jesus’ words revealed that His approaching suffering would include abandonment by a close companion.

Jhn 16:6 Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow…
Jhn 16:20 Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail…
2Co 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation…

and to ask Him one after another,

Each disciple turned to Jesus personally, searching his own heart and seeking assurance. Their questions show the shock and uncertainty that filled the room as they faced the possibility that any one of them might fail Him.

Mat 26:22 They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him…
Luk 22:23 Then they began to question among themselves.…
Jhn 13:22 The disciples looked at one another, perplexed…

“Surely not I?”

None of the disciples openly claimed to be the betrayer, but each recognized his own weakness. Judas, though already committed to handing Jesus over, joined the others in outwardly questioning Jesus.

1Co 11:28 Each one must examine himself before he eats…
2Co 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith;…
Psa 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure of the passage, who is sharing the Last Supper with His disciples and has just revealed that one of them will betray Him.

2. The Disciples
The twelve followers of Jesus who are present at the Last Supper. They are deeply troubled by Jesus' announcement of betrayal.

3. The Upper Room
The location where the Last Supper takes place, a significant setting for the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion.

4. The Betrayal
The event Jesus predicts, which will lead to His arrest and crucifixion. This moment is pivotal in the Passion account.

5. Passover
The Jewish festival being celebrated, which adds layers of meaning to the Last Supper as a new covenant is being established.
Teaching Points
Self-Examination
The disciples' question, "Surely not I?" invites believers to examine their own hearts and motives. It is a call to humility and self-awareness in our walk with Christ.

The Reality of Sin
Even those closest to Jesus were capable of betrayal. This serves as a reminder of the pervasive nature of sin and the need for vigilance and reliance on God's grace.

The Sovereignty of God
Despite the impending betrayal, God's redemptive plan is unfolding. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty even in the midst of human failure.

Communal Reflection
The shared grief of the disciples highlights the importance of community in the Christian faith. Believers are encouraged to support one another in times of trial and uncertainty.

The Call to Faithfulness
In light of potential betrayal, the passage challenges believers to remain faithful to Christ, seeking His strength to overcome temptation.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 14:19?

2. How does Mark 14:19 reveal the disciples' understanding of Jesus' prediction?

3. What does "Surely not I?" teach about self-examination in our spiritual lives?

4. How can we guard against betrayal in our relationship with Christ today?

5. Compare Mark 14:19 with Psalm 41:9 regarding betrayal by close friends.

6. How can we apply the disciples' response to our own faith challenges?

7. Why did the disciples question their own loyalty in Mark 14:19?

8. How does Mark 14:19 reflect human nature's tendency toward self-doubt?

9. What does Mark 14:19 reveal about Jesus' relationship with His disciples?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 14?


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.

Mark 14:19 captures a solemn, honest moment around the Passover table. Confronted with Jesus’ prophecy of betrayal, each disciple experiences heartfelt grief, turns to the Lord for answers, personally owns the possibility of failure, and humbly seeks reassurance. The verse invites every believer to maintain tender consciences, bring doubts to Christ, accept individual accountability, and cling to the Savior for the grace that keeps us faithful.

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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