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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/22.htm">New International Version</a> They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this. <a href="/nlt/luke/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> The disciples began to ask each other which of them would ever do such a thing. <a href="/esv/luke/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this. <a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this. <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they began to question among themselves who then of them it might be who is about to do this. <a href="/kjv/luke/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. <a href="/nkjv/luke/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing. <a href="/nasb_/luke/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they began to debate among themselves which one of them it was who was going to do this. <a href="/nasb/luke/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this thing. <a href="/nasb77/luke/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this thing. <a href="/lsb/luke/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they began to argue among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this thing. <a href="/amp/luke/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this. <a href="/csb/luke/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So they began to argue among themselves which of them it could be who was going to do it. <a href="/hcsb/luke/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So they began to argue among themselves which of them it could be who was going to do this thing. <a href="/asv/luke/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. <a href="/cev/luke/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the apostles started arguing about who would ever do such a thing. <a href="/erv/luke/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. <a href="/gwt/luke/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So they began to discuss with each other who could do such a thing. <a href="/gnt/luke/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then they began to ask among themselves which one of them it could be who was going to do this. <a href="/isv/luke/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then they began to discuss among themselves which one of them was going to do this. <a href="/msb/luke/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this. <a href="/net/luke/22.htm">NET Bible</a> So they began to question one another as to which of them it could possibly be who would do this. <a href="/nheb/luke/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing. <a href="/wbt/luke/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thereupon they began to discuss with one another which of them it could possibly be who was about to do this. <a href="/web/luke/22.htm">World English Bible</a> They began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they began to reason among themselves who then of them it may be who is about to do this thing. <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they began to question among themselves who then of them it might be who is about to do this. <a href="/ylt/luke/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they began to reason among themselves, who then of them it may be, who is about to do this thing. <a href="/slt/luke/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they began to seek together among themselves, which of them it should be that was about to do this thing.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. <a href="/cpdv/luke/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they began to inquire among themselves, as to which of them might do this. <a href="/nabre/luke/22.htm">New American Bible</a> And they began to debate among themselves who among them would do such a deed. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then they began to ask one another which one of them it could be who would do this.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they began to enquire among themselves, which one of them was to do this act. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they began to inquire among themselves which one of them it was indeed who was going to commit this.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it could be that was about to do this thing.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they began to inquire among themselves, who then of them is the one of them about to do this. <a href="/haweis/luke/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they began to question among themselves, who it could possibly be of them who should do this thing.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> upon this they began to enquire of one another, which of them it was that should do such an action. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thereupon they began to discuss with one another which of them it could possibly be who was about to do this. <a href="/worrell/luke/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they began to inquire together among themselves, which of them it was, who was about to perpetrate this thing. <a href="/worsley/luke/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do it. <a href="/parallel/luke/22-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8646" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">The Last Supper</a> …22Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.” 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">began</a> <a href="/greek/4802.htm" title="4802: syzētein (V-PNA) -- To seek together, discuss, dispute. From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, i.e. Discuss, controvert, cavil.">to question</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">among</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">themselves</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">which</a> <a href="/greek/686.htm" title="686: ara (Conj) -- Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive."></a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eiē (V-POA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">going</a> <a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: prassein (V-PNA) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">to do</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this.</a> 24A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-21.htm">Matthew 26:21-22</a> And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?” <a href="/mark/14-18.htm">Mark 14:18-19</a> And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.” / They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?” <a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-22</a> After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a> 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. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “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. ... <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/26-24.htm">Matthew 26:24-25</a> The 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.” / Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.” <a href="/mark/14-20.htm">Mark 14:20-21</a> He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me. / The 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.” <a href="/john/13-26.htm">John 13:26-27</a> 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. / And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.” <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a> 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. <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a> He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a> 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. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a> Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.<a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Matthew 26:22</a> And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?<a href="/mark/14-19.htm">Mark 14:19</a> And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?<a href="/john/13-22.htm">John 13:22-25</a> Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Discuss</a> <a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/luke/18-36.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Possibly</a> <a href="/luke/20-40.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/14-20.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/luke/19-39.htm">Thereupon</a> <a href="/luke/20-2.htm">Together</a> <a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Wondering</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/9-5.htm">Discuss</a> <a href="/john/16-19.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/john/13-24.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/acts/12-18.htm">Possibly</a> <a href="/luke/22-68.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/23-22.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/luke/22-70.htm">Thereupon</a> <a href="/luke/22-55.htm">Together</a> <a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Wondering</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 22</div>1. <a href="/luke/22-1.htm">The leaders conspire against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Satan prepares Judas to betray him.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/22-7.htm">The apostles prepare the Passover.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Jesus institutes his holy supper;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/22-21.htm">covertly foretells of the traitor;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/22-24.htm">rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">assures Peter his faith should not fail;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/22-34.htm">and yet he should deny him thrice.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">is betrayed with a kiss;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">he heals Malchus' ear;</a> 54. <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">he is thrice denied by Peter;</a> 63. <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">shamefully abused;</a> 66. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">and confesses himself to be the Son of God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then they began to question among themselves This phrase indicates a moment of introspection and concern among the disciples. The context is the Last Supper, a significant event where Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. The disciples' questioning reflects their uncertainty and fear, as they are unaware of who among them could betray Jesus. This moment highlights the human tendency to doubt and the lack of understanding of Jesus' mission, despite being close to Him. It also sets the stage for the unfolding of the betrayal, a pivotal event in the Passion narrative.which of them was going to do this. The "this" refers to the betrayal of Jesus, which He had just predicted. The disciples' questioning shows their lack of awareness of Judas Iscariot's intentions, emphasizing the subtlety of Judas's betrayal. This moment is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, which speaks of betrayal by a close friend. The act of betrayal is a type of the ultimate rejection of Christ by humanity, yet it is also part of God's sovereign plan for redemption. This phrase underscores the gravity of the situation and the unfolding of divine prophecy, as Jesus willingly goes to the cross for the salvation of mankind.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The twelve men chosen by Jesus to follow Him closely and learn from His teachings. They are gathered with Jesus during the Last Supper. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is preparing to face His crucifixion. He has just revealed that one of the disciples will betray Him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a> The final meal Jesus shares with His disciples before His crucifixion, during which He institutes the Lord's Supper and reveals the impending betrayal. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of Jesus' crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/b/betrayal.htm">Betrayal</a> The act of delivering Jesus to the authorities, which is foretold by Jesus and causes the disciples to question who among them would commit such an act.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> The disciples' questioning prompts us to examine our own hearts and motives. Are we truly loyal to Christ in our actions and thoughts? <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_sin.htm">The Reality of Sin</a> Even those closest to Jesus were susceptible to sin. We must remain vigilant and seek God's strength to resist temptation. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The disciples' discussion highlights the need for accountability and support within the Christian community. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_and_fulfillment.htm">Prophecy and Fulfillment</a> Understanding how Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in the New Testament strengthens our faith in the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human failings, God's plan is ultimately fulfilled. We can trust in His sovereignty over our lives and circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 22</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_christian_radical.htm">What defines a Christian radical?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_'abraham's_bosom'_location.htm">Is there any historical or archeological evidence supporting the literal location known as 'Abraham's bosom' in Luke 16:22?</a> <a href="/q/luke_5_17-26__is_the_healing_plausible.htm">In Luke 5:17-26, what evidence supports the sudden physical restoration of a paralyzed man, and how scientifically plausible is this miracle?</a> <a href="/q/does_proverbs_23_9_conflict_with_sharing_truth.htm">Proverbs 23:9 says not to speak to a fool; does this conflict with the New Testament's call to share truth with everyone?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23 - And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. That all the disciples, on hearing this statement of their Master, should at once question their own hearts with the "Is it I?" (of St. Matthew's Gospel), shows with what cunning skill the arch-traitor must have concealed not merely his plans but his very sentiments. No suspicion on their parts ever seems to have fallen on Judas, their companion for so long a time. The direct colloquy of the Lord with the traitor, reported at length in the other Gospels on the occasion of dipping the sop into one of the Paschal dishes, was most probably carried on in a whisper (see <a href="/john/13-26.htm">John 13:26-29</a>, where mention is specially made of the disciples' ignorance of the dread meaning of their Master's words to Judas). <a href="/commentaries/luke/22-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. began ἤρξαντο (ērxanto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to question συζητεῖν (syzētein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4802.htm">Strong's 4802: </a> To seek together, discuss, dispute. From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, i.e. Discuss, controvert, cavil. among πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. themselves ἑαυτοὺς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. which τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was εἴη (eiē) Verb - Present Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. going μέλλων (mellōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. to do πράσσειν (prassein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. this. τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/22-23.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 22:23 They began to question among themselves which (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/22-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 22:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 22:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/22-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 22:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 22:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>