Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 22:22-24

"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. And there arose also a contention among them, which of them was accounted to be greatest." — Luke 22:22-24 (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 enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

That had been their question among themselves, but now they have another inquiry, of quite a different sort, to answer. It was wise of the Master to give them a heart-searching question, to drive out that question of ambition which had filled them with pride and contention. Oh! If any of us ever had such a thought as that in our bosom: Which of us is greatest? Who can speak the best? Who can serve God the most? Who can take the lead?

Let all such questions be set aside while we sorrowfully enter into the other sad inquiry: Which of us will betray our Lord? God grant that none of us may ever do so!