Matthew 26:25 - Exposition

Answered and said, Master, is it I? ΄η ì τι ἐγω ì εἰμι ; It is not I, is it? as Matthew 26:22 . Judas probably had not been one of those who put this question before, and now, availing himself of his proximity to Jesus (see on Matthew 26:23 ), he has the inconceivable effrontery to make this inquiry privately, as if to assure himself whether Christ was conscious of his treachery or not. It is remarked that he does not call Jesus "Lord," as the other apostles, but "Rabbi," a coldly ceremonious title (so in the garden, Matthew 26:49 ) The gentle Jeans reproaches him not, but answers him in low tones unheard by the rest ( John 13:28 , John 13:29 ). Thou hast said. A common formula, equivalent to "yes." So Matthew 26:64 .