Luke 22:23

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 22:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
Luke 22:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they began to inquire among themselves, etc.] Two days before, at the supper in Bethany, when the same thing was hinted to them, they looked at one another, (<431322>John 13:22) as persons in the utmost surprise and consternation, not being able, for a while, either to speak to Christ, or one another; but now they inquired among themselves, and of Christ likewise, (<402621>Matthew 26:21) which of them it was that should do this thing; so barbarous, shocking, and horrible.”
Read attributed excerpt →
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:21-25. return to 'Top of Page'”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 26:22; Mar 14:19; Joh 13:22-25 Luke 22:24”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Sources and verification