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And they being very much troubled, began every one to say: Is it I, Lord?
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The evangelist notes that while they were dining, Christ spoke about the betrayal, aiming to challenge the treachery of the traitor through the timing and the meal. After the disciples followed Jesus’ instructions, He proclaimed, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.” Yet, before the meal began, Christ washed Judas’ feet. Observe how He shows tolerance towards the betrayer: He did not simply label him as the betrayer, but rather referred to him as ‘one of you,’ giving him yet another chance for repentance, preferring to instill dread in all rather than exposing him outright. To one of the twelve, He said, those who are constantly with Me, whose feet I have washed, and to whom I have promised such immense blessings.\\n\\nThen unbearable sorrow engulfed this sacred gathering. John describes how the disciples were troubled and exchanged anxious glances, each one questioning whether it was he responsible, even though none acknowledged any wrongdoing. Matthew recounts, “They were very sorrowful and began to say to Him, one after another, ‘Is it I, Lord?’” He replied, “The one who dips his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.” Observe how Christ unveiled the betrayer! He aimed to alleviate the confusion of the others, who were paralyzed with fear and thus inquired earnestly. He did this not only to liberate them from their anxiety but also to admonish the traitor. The latter, having often received vague warnings, remained uncorrected due to his hard-heartedness. Therefore, wishing to awaken him, Christ removed any veil from his countenance."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"The disciples grew anxious regarding their own well-being, for while their consciences were unblemished, their faith in Christ surpassed their self-reliance, knowing that the Lord understood their hearts far better than they understood themselves."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"Mark conveyed a similar message (Mark 14:19). Jesus Christ chose to unsettle and distress those around Him for the sake of leading the wayward disciple back to the path of righteousness. However, why did the others worry if they were not experiencing such feelings? It was because they regarded the Master as the embodiment of truth, and each of them feared that they might unwittingly fall into a state of misunderstanding."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"They started to ask Him, expressing their discomfort at the harsh news, which stemmed from their awareness of their own innocence and the integrity of their bond with the Master. This was swiftly manifested in the disciples’ wish to clear themselves of any doubt through an open and honest inquiry, seeking to determine together who the betrayer was among them. “Is it not I, Lord?” each one questioned. It appears that only Judas refrained from posing this inquiry about himself, opting to ask it only after he had been identified and accused."},{"author-name":"Philaret (Gumilevski)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c896f4b6fd32caa244b5d7_Philaret%20(Gumilevski).png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The initial clear remarks made by the Savior regarding the betrayer had a profound impact on the disciples, as evidenced by the testimonies of the Evangelists Matthew and Mark. The gravity of the sin that, according to the Lord, one of His followers was poised to commit is indeed alarming. However, the devoted disciples of Christ hold steadfastly to the belief that their Master and Lord speaks the truth; He possesses the insight to discern the hearts of humanity. Simultaneously, they are already well-aware of the unpredictable nature of mankind. Each disciple, therefore, harbored personal fears, worried that the Lord might perceive in them a willingness to commit such a treacherous act. Each one, not placing trust in their own strength, reflected with sorrow, \\"Am I so devoid of virtue that I could even betray my Lord?\\" The righteous Job expressed, \\"I feared all my works.\\" Indeed, it is a delicate situation for those among us who assert inwardly that we could never be like the sinful Judas and would refrain from such acts. Sincere and earnest self-reflection compels us to ask: \\"Am I not sometimes disloyal to the Lord, despite receiving His abundant gifts of love? Do I not trade His love for earthly pleasures, for the allure of worldly recognition, for the value of a mere coin?\\" The Apostle advises, \\"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.\\" Is it not a degradation for a sinner to question their own wrongdoing? No, it is a matter of righteousness for them. Conversely, if they consider themselves unerring in all respects, they risk falling into dangerous complacency."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"They had received instruction and were aware of the capriciousness of the human heart. Now, they expressed their sorrow and began asking Him, each one of them, \\"Is it I, Lord?\\" Is it shameful for a sinner to doubt their own purity? Certainly not! It is a reflection of truth for them. Conversely, if they believed themselves to be blameless in all matters, they would succumb to destructive self-deception. The Savior remained silent. The genuine innocence and honesty of their hearts were a balm to Him, compensating for the callousness of one among them."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The discourse of Jesus left a profound impact on the remaining disciples: A betrayer among the selected twelve! This was dreadful! No one would have believed such a claim had Christ Himself not declared it. They exchanged terrified glances, eager to elicit a confession from the traitor, yet Judas chose to remain mute. Consequently, they began to discuss among themselves, speculating which of them could commit such betrayal. Their efforts proved fruitless. Heartbroken, they approached Jesus one at a time, asking, ‘Is it I, Lord?’, ‘Is it I?’. However, their inquiries went unanswered."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"This declaration impacted them profoundly, instilling fear within their hearts, and each, sensing a degree of uncertainty, turned to the Savior with inquiries: ‘Am I not the Lord?’"},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The distressed disciples, unable to find a clear answer within themselves, approached the Lord individually, asking Him, \\"Is this food, Lord? Is this food?\\" Some of them sought comfort in the thought that perhaps the betrayer was not truly among the chosen of the twelve. The astonishment of those gathered that evening, and the dread they felt, intensified when they realized that the betrayer was near, in fact, sitting right at the table!"},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"In the account of identifying the traitor Judas, the Gospel of Luke presents a concise version, mentioning that after Jesus foretold the betrayal, the disciples began to inquire among themselves as to who it might be. This moment is also noted by the Gospel of John, which describes the disciples looking around in confusion about whom Jesus was referring to. In contrast, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark do not mention this inquiry; instead, they convey the distress experienced by the disciples, who each questioned, ‘Is it I, Lord?’ To this, Jesus replied, ‘He that putteth his hand in the dish with me, this one shall betray me.’ Furthermore, only Matthew recounts that Judas himself asked, ‘Is it not I, Rabbi?’ receiving an affirmative response. The Gospel of John, without detailing the inquiries of each disciple, recounts how John, reclining on Jesus’ chest at Peter's request, asked Jesus, who responded, ‘The one to whom I will dip a piece of bread and give it to.' This part of the narrative is unique to John.\\n\\nIt is clear that the accounts differ in specifics: Luke, in his brevity, emphasizes only the prediction about the betrayer and the resultant confusion among the disciples, while Matthew and Mark focus on the subsequent questioning of the Lord. Judas, attempting to appear courageous, posed the question, ‘Is it not I, Rabbi?’ and received a calm affirmation. Likely, the other disciples did not hear this last exchange but understood Jesus’ words, ‘he who put his hand in the dish with me,’ in a broad context, interpreting it to mean ‘one of the twelve.’ Peter then gestured to John to inquire about the identity of the betrayer. If this unfolded during the portion of the Last Supper when bread was being broken and served, it can be imagined that John heard Jesus say, ‘He to whom I, having dipped a piece of bread, shall give it,’ just as He was about to serve Judas. Judas' anxious demeanor, along with his efforts to conceal it, prompted him to reach towards the dish prematurely, even as the Lord was granting him the piece of bread designated for him."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"When the Son of Man envisioned how one of His beloved disciples would betray Him and become an instrument of His adversaries, it troubled His spirit. He stated clearly, \\"One of you will betray Me\\" (John 13:21). This revelation astounded everyone: how could a traitor arise from among them? Who could this be? The Lord proceeded to explain, \\"But the Son of Man is going away, as it has been prophesied about Him. Yet woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed; it would have been better for him not to have been born\\" (Matthew 26:21-24). The disciples were filled with sorrow, looking at one another and asking, \\"Is it I?\\" The Lord remained silent. When Peter signaled to John to inquire of the Lord, John, who had the privilege of reclining close to the Savior's chest, asked Him quietly. The Lord responded softly, revealing, \\"This is the one to whom I will give a piece of the lamb, dipped in the dish,\\" and He handed it to Judas. Embarrassed by the private conversation between Jesus and John, Judas boldly asked, \\"Is it I, Rabbi?\\" The Lord replied, \\"You have said so.\\""}]}
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