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The disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke.
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A Look of Bewilderment
Commentators explain that the disciples' reaction was not suspicion but complete bewilderment. They were 'at a loss' (Barnes, Robertson), looking at each other in astonishment because Judas had hidden his intentions so well that no one suspected him (Gill). Their shared glance reveals their collective shock and innocence in the face of Jesus's startling announcement.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Doubting of whom, etc. The word translated doubting denotes that kind of anxiety which one feels when one is in perplexity and do…
Looked one on another (εβλεπον εις αλληλους). Inchoative imperfect of βλεπω, "began to glance at one another in bewilderment (doub…
19th Century
Anglican
Then the disciples looked one on another.—Compare to Matthew 26:22 and following, and the parallel in Mark 14:19 and Luke…
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The announcement startled the disciples. Although Jesus had previously mentioned the betrayal, they had not taken it to heart. Now, realizing the h…
16th Century
Protestant
The disciples, therefore, looked on one another. Those who are not conscious of any crime are made uneasy by what Christ has said; Judas a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the disciples looked one to another As persons surprised and astonished, and as scarce crediting what was said;…
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Our Lord had often spoken of his own sufferings and death without such trouble of spirit as he now showed when he spoke of Judas. The sins of Chris…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Evangelist presented the example Christ gave for his disciples to imitate. Here he shows the failure of the disciples who…
