Mark 14:21 cpdv — And indeed, the Son of man goes, just as it has been written of him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of man will be…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And indeed, the Son of man goes, just as it has been written of him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of man will be betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” "

— Mark 14:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 14 — Context

18

And while reclining and eating with them at table, Jesus said, “Amen I say to you, that one of you, who eats with me, will betray me.”

19

But they began to be sorrowful and to say to him, one at a time: “Is it I?”

20

And he said to them: “It is one of the twelve, who dips his hand with me in the dish.

21

And indeed, the Son of man goes, just as it has been written of him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of man will be betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.”

22

And while eating with them, Jesus took bread. And blessing it, he broke it and gave it to them, and he said: “Take. This is my body.”

23

And having taken the chalice, giving thanks, he gave it to them. And they all drank from it.

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And he said to them: “This is my blood of the new covenant, which shall be shed for many.

Mark 14:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:21 say?
Mark 14:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And indeed, the Son of man goes, just as it has been written of him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of man will be betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” ”
Where is Mark 14:21 in the Bible?
Mark 14:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 21.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 14:21.
What translation should I read Mark 14:21 in?
Mark 14:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 14:21?
Mark 14:21 reads (CPDV): “And indeed, the Son of man goes, just as it has been written of him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of man will be betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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