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Luke 22:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they all started looking around at each other, wondering which one of them would actually do it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When betrayal was predicted, everyone got suspicious of everyone else.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, this verse takes place during the Last Supper, where Jesus has just revealed that one of his disciples will betray him, causing shock and confusion among them. The disciples, who were sharing a Passover meal in Jerusalem, begin to question each other about who the betrayer might be, reflecting their human frailty amid the mounting tension of Jesus' final hours. This event highlights the cultural significance of Passover as a time of remembrance and anticipation, underscoring the disciples' unpreparedness for the events to come.

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