Mark wrote, “And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eats with me shall betray me. And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dips with me in the dish”, and in chapter fourteen and verse twenty-one of his book, Mark shared how Jesus says, “woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed”, where we read:
The Son of man indeed goes, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.
The verse reads, “The Son of man indeed goes, as it is written of him:” Mark began with the words, “the Son of man” which means “God's Son Jesus” “indeed goes” or “even so is lead under, withdrawn and departed”, “as it is written of him” which means “in likeness as Jesus' departure is delineated or formed in letters on a tablet, parchment, paper or other material”. Mark shared how Jesus confirmed the idea that His betrayal was “written” in advance of it happening.
The verse continues, “but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed!” Mark added the words, “but woe” which means “however, nevertheless, moreover and alas as an expression of grief” “to that man” or “to the person whether male or female” “by whom the Son of man” which means “through whom God's Son Jesus” “is betrayed” or “is delivered over treacherously”! Mark shared how Jesus gave a grave warning of “woe” to the person who “betrays” Him. Jesus knew His disciple Judas Iscariot would deliver Him up to the religious leaders, and yet He died for not only his sins, but also anyone who would “betray” Him in the future.
Finally the verse says, “good were it for that man if he had never been born.” Mark ended the verse with the words, “good were it for that man” or “excellent, choice, surpassing and precious would it have been for the person who betrayed Jesus” “if he had never been born” which means “if the man who betrayed Jesus would never have been engendered, begotten or conceived”. Mark shared how Jesus said it would have been better if the person who “betrays” Him was never “conceived” and birthed. Those who are wise yield their lives to Jesus who alone was betrayed on behalf of all mankind.
When we think through Mark's words in this verse, we see how Jesus was aware of all the events leading to His betrayal and eventual crucifixion upon the cross. He made the statement that it would have been better for His betrayer to never have “been born” rather than betray the Son of the Living God. Those who read these words should understand that all “betrayers” of Jesus would be better off to never be conceived rather than spend eternity separated from God, and those who are wise will avoid all acts of betrayal against Jesus and put their faith and trust in Him.
Next time Mark shares how Jesus says, “Take, eat: this is my body”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until
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All references are from "Strongs Concordance".
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