Matthew 26:22 net — They became greatly distressed and each one began to say to him,“Surely not I, Lord?”

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"They became greatly distressed and each one began to say to him,“Surely not I, Lord?”"

— Matthew 26:22, NET Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

19

So the disciples did as Jesus had instructed them, and they prepared the Passover.

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When it was evening, he took his place at the table with the twelve.

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And while they were eating he said,“I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me.”

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They became greatly distressed and each one began to say to him,“Surely not I, Lord?”

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He answered,“The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.

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The Son of Man will go as it is written about him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had never been born.”

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Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said,“Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus replied,“You have said it yourself.”

Matthew 26:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:22 say?
Matthew 26:22 in the NET Bible reads: “They became greatly distressed and each one began to say to him,“Surely not I, Lord?””
Where is Matthew 26:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 22.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:22 in?
Matthew 26:22 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 Matthew 26:22?
Matthew 26:22 reads (NET): “They became greatly distressed and each one began to say to him,“Surely not I, Lord?”” 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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