Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 22:22-23

"For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is betrayed! And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing." — Luke 22:22-23 (ASV)

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

Let us also pass that question round among ourselves.

"When any turn from Zion's way,
(Alas, what numbers do!)
I think I hear my Saviour say,
'Will you forsake me, too?'
Ah, Lord, with such a heart as mine,
Unless you hold me fast,
I feel I must, I will decline,
And prove like them at last.
The help of men and angels joined
Could never reach my case;
Nor can I hope relief to find
But in your boundless grace.
What anguish has that question stirred,
If I will also go;
Yet, Lord, relying on your Word,
I humbly answer, No."

God grant us more grace, that we may be held fast by the records of love!