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Mark 14:18

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Mark 14:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15And he will himself show you a large upper room furnished [and] ready: and there make ready for us.
16And the disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
17And when it was evening he cometh with the twelve.
18And 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.
19They began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I?
20And he said unto them, [It is] one of the twelve, he that dippeth with me in the dish.
21For the Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born.
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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 as they sat and did eat, etc..] Or “as they lay along”; for such was their posture at the eating of the passover; (see Gill on “<402620>Matthew 26:20”): Jesus said, verily I say unto you, one of you which eateth with me shall betray me; (see Gill on “<402621>Matthew 26:21”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:20-35. Mark 14:31 More vehemently - More earnestly, more confidently. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:18 As they were at the table: The Passover was eaten in a reclining position, as were other banquet meals. During the Passover meal, someone (usually the youngest son) would ask the host, “Why is this night different from other nights?” The father or host would then recount the stories of the Passover and the Exodus (Deut 26:5-9). The elements of the Passover meal were symbolic. The Passover lamb served as a reminder of the blood of the sacrificial lambs that protected Israelite homes from the angel of death, who visited the firstborn in Egypt (Exod 12:28-30). Unleavened bread recalled the rapid exodus of God’s people (Exod 12:31-34, 39). The salt water represented the tears of their…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“as: Mat 26:21 Verily: Mar 14:9, Mar 14:25, Mar 3:28, Mar 6:11, Mar 8:12, Mar 9:1, Mar 9:41, Mar 10:15, Mar 10:29; Mat 5:18, Mat 6:2, Mat 6:5, Mat 6:16; Luk 4:24; Luk 11:51; Joh 1:51, Joh 3:3, Joh 3:5, Joh 3:11, Joh 5:19, Joh 5:24, Joh 5:25, Joh 6:26, Joh 6:32, Joh 6:47, Joh 13:38, Joh 21:18 One: Psa 41:9, Psa 55:13, Psa 55:14; Joh 6:70, Joh 13:21 Mark 14:19”
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