Mark 14:20
New International Version
“It is one of the Twelve,” he replied, “one who dips bread into the bowl with me.

New Living Translation
He replied, “It is one of you twelve who is eating from this bowl with me.

English Standard Version
He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the dish with me.

Berean Standard Bible
He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to them, "It is one of the Twelve, the one dipping in the bowl with Me.

King James Bible
And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.

New King James Version
He answered and said to them, “It is one of the twelve, who dips with Me in the dish.

New American Standard Bible
But He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, the one who dips bread with Me in the bowl.

NASB 1995
And He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, one who dips with Me in the bowl.

NASB 1977
And He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, one who dips with Me in the bowl.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, the one who dips with Me in the bowl.

Amplified Bible
And He replied, “It is one of the twelve [disciples], one who is dipping bread in the bowl with Me.

Christian Standard Bible
He said to them, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping bread in the bowl with me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He said to them, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping bread with Me in the bowl.

American Standard Version
And he said unto them, It is one of the twelve, he that dippeth with me in the dish.

Contemporary English Version
He answered, "It is one of you twelve men who is eating from this dish with me.

English Revised Version
And he said unto them, It is one of the twelve, he that dippeth with me in the dish.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He said to them, "It's one of you twelve, someone dipping his hand into the bowl with me.

Good News Translation
Jesus answered, "It will be one of you twelve, one who dips his bread in the dish with me.

International Standard Version
He told them, "It's one of you Twelve, the one who is dipping his bread into the bowl with me.

Majority Standard Bible
He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.

NET Bible
He said to them, "It is one of the twelve, one who dips his hand with me into the bowl.

New Heart English Bible
He said to them, "It is one of the twelve, he who dips with me in the dish.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he answered and said to them, It is one of the twelve that dippeth with me in the dish.

Weymouth New Testament
"It is one of the Twelve," He replied; "he who is dipping his fingers in the dish with me.

World English Bible
He answered them, “It is one of the twelve, he who dips with me in the dish.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He answering said to them, “One of the Twelve who is dipping with Me in the dish;

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to them, "It is one of the Twelve, the one dipping in the bowl with Me.

Young's Literal Translation
And he answering said to them, 'One of the twelve who is dipping with me in the dish;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he having answered, said to them, One of the twelve, he dipping with me into the small dish.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who saith to them: One of the twelve, who dippeth with me his hand in the dish.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to them: “It is one of the twelve, who dips his hand with me in the dish.

New American Bible
He said to them, “One of the Twelve, the one who dips with me into the dish.

New Revised Standard Version
He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the bowl with me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But he said to them, One of the twelve who dips with me in the dish.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But he said to them, “One of the twelve who dips with me in the dish.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He answered and said to them: It is one of the twelve, he that dips with me into the dish.

Godbey New Testament
And He said to them, One of the twelve who is dipping with me in the dish.

Haweis New Testament
But he answering said to them, It is one of the twelve, who is dipping his hand with me into the dish.

Mace New Testament
but he answered them, saying, it is one of the twelve, he that eats of the same mess with me.

Weymouth New Testament
"It is one of the Twelve," He replied; "he who is dipping his fingers in the dish with me.

Worrell New Testament
And He said to them, "It is one of the twelve?he that is dipping with Me in the dish.

Worsley New Testament
Is it I? And He said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that is now dipping with me in the dish.

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Context
Preparing the Passover
19They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?” 20 He answered, “It is one of the Twelve— the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me. 21The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”…

Cross References
Matthew 26:23
Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.

Luke 22:21
Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table.

John 13:26
Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.

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

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.

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.’

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. ...

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Matthew 27:3-10
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. ...

John 17:12
While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

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.

John 18:2-5
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. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” ...

Matthew 10:4
Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

John 12:4-6
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.


Treasury of Scripture

And he answered and said to them, It is one of the twelve, that dips with me in the dish.

It is.

Mark 14:43
And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

Matthew 26:47
And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Luke 22:47
And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

dippeth.

Matthew 26:23
And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

John 13:26
Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

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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.














It is one of the Twelve
This phrase highlights the intimate circle of Jesus' closest followers, the Twelve Apostles. The Greek word for "Twelve" is "δώδεκα" (dōdeka), emphasizing the completeness and chosen nature of this group. Historically, the Twelve were selected by Jesus to be His primary disciples, representing the twelve tribes of Israel and symbolizing the restoration of God's people. This phrase underscores the gravity of the betrayal, as it comes from within this trusted group, illustrating the theme of betrayal and the fulfillment of prophecy.

He who is dipping bread
The act of "dipping bread" is a cultural reference to the practice of sharing a meal, which in ancient Jewish tradition was a sign of fellowship and trust. The Greek word "βάπτω" (baptō) means to dip or immerse, and in this context, it signifies a shared experience and intimacy. This phrase indicates that the betrayer is not an outsider but someone who shares in the communal life and meals with Jesus, heightening the sense of treachery and personal betrayal.

into the bowl with Me
The "bowl" refers to a common dish used during meals, likely containing a sauce or stew. In the cultural and historical context of the Last Supper, sharing from the same bowl was an act of unity and brotherhood. The Greek word "τρίβλιον" (triblion) for "bowl" suggests a communal aspect of the meal. This phrase emphasizes the closeness of the relationship between Jesus and His betrayer, as they share not only physical space but also spiritual and emotional bonds. The act of betrayal is thus made more poignant and tragic, as it comes from one who is part of Jesus' inner circle.

Verse 20. - And he said unto them, It is one of the twelve, he that dippeth with me in the dish. St. Mark here uses the present participle (ὁ ἐμβαπτόμενος), bringing the action close to the time when he was speaking. St. Matthew (Matthew 26:23) has (ὁ ἐμβάψας) "he that dipped his hand," using the aorist form. St. Mark's form is the more graphic. The dish probably contained a sauce called charoseth, into which they dipped their food before eating it. The following appears to have been the order of the events: - First, our Lord, before he instituted the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist, foretold that he would be betrayed by one of his disciples but only in general terms. Then came the eager question from them, "Is it I?" Then Christ answered that the traitor was he who should dip his hand together with him in the dish. But this did not bring it home to the individual, because several who sat near to him were able to dip with him in the dish. So that our Lord had as yet only obscurely and indefinitely pointed out the traitor. Then he proceeded to institute "the Lord's Supper;" after which he again intimated (Luke 22:21) that "the hand of him that betrayed him was with him on the table." Upon this. St. Peter hinted to St. John, who was "reclining in Jesus' besom," that he should ask him to say definitely and by name who it was that should betray him. Our Lord then said to St. John, "He it is, for whom I shall dip the sop, and give it him" (John 13:26). Our Lord then dipped the sop, and gave it to Judas Iscariot. Then it was that our Lord said to Judas, "That thou doest, do quickly" (ὅ ποιεῖς ποίησον τάχιον) (John 13:27). Then Judas went straightway to the house of Caiaphas, and procured the band of men and officers for the completion of his horrible design.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He answered
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“[It is] one of
Εἷς (Heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Twelve—
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

the [one who]
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

is dipping [ his bread ]
ἐμβαπτόμενος (embaptomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1686: To dip into. From en and bapto; to whelm on, i.e. Wet By contact with a fluid.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

bowl
τρύβλιον (tryblion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5165: A deep dish, platter, bowl. Neuter of a presumed derivative of uncertain affinity; a bowl.

with
μετ’ (met’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

Me.
ἐμοῦ (emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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