Mark 10:33

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

[Saying], Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:

Complete Jewish Bible:

"We are now going up to Yerushalayim, where the Son of Man will be handed over to the head cohanim and the Torah-teachers. They will sentence him to death and turn him over to the Goyim,

Berean Standard Bible:

“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles,

American Standard Version:

saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him unto the Gentiles:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Saying,{G3754} Behold{G2400}, we go up{G305} to{G1519} Jerusalem{G2414}; and{G2532} the Son{G5207} of man{G444} shall be delivered{G3860} unto the chief priests{G749}, and{G2532} unto the scribes{G1122}; and{G2532} they shall condemn{G2632} him{G846} to death{G2288}, and{G2532} shall deliver{G3860} him{G846} to the Gentiles{G1484}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Matthew 27:2

  • And when they had bound him, they led [him] away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

Matthew 20:17

  • ¶ And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,

Matthew 20:19

  • And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify [him]: and the third day he shall rise again.

Matthew 16:21

  • ¶ From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

Matthew 26:66

  • What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

Acts 3:13

  • The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let [him] go.

Acts 3:14

  • But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

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Commentary for Mark 10:33

Mark 10:33 is part of the narrative in the Gospel of Mark, which is one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. This verse is situated within the broader context of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, where he is aware of the fate that awaits him. The historical context of this verse is set during the last week of Jesus' life, as he and his disciples are making their way to Jerusalem for the Passover festival.

In this verse, Jesus predicts his impending arrest, trial, and execution with remarkable clarity. He foretells that he, referred to as the "Son of man," will be betrayed to the Jewish religious leaders—the chief priests and the scribes. These groups were influential in the religious and political life of Judea at the time, often collaborating with Roman authorities to maintain their power and the status quo. Jesus' prediction indicates that these leaders will condemn him to death, which is a significant foreshadowing of the conflict and the religious and political dynamics that will lead to his crucifixion.

Moreover, Jesus states that he will be handed over to the "Gentiles," which is a reference to the Roman authorities. This highlights the interplay between the Jewish leadership and the Roman occupiers, as well as the tension between the local rulers and the imperial power of Rome. The verse speaks to the themes of sacrifice, fulfillment of prophecy, and the sovereignty of God's plan, even in the face of human betrayal and injustice. It also underscores Jesus' awareness of his mission and his willingness to face suffering and death as part of the redemptive narrative central to Christian theology.

In summary, Mark 10:33 encapsulates the solemn and prophetic announcement by Jesus of his imminent betrayal, trial, and crucifixion. It reflects the complex historical and religious context of first-century Palestine, the interplay between Jewish and Roman authorities, and the theological themes of Jesus' purposeful journey toward his ultimate sacrifice.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  2. Strong's Number: G2400
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἰδού
    Transliteration: idoú
    Pronunciation: id-oo'
    Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
  3. Strong's Number: G305
    There are 410 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀναβαίνω
    Transliteration: anabaínō
    Pronunciation: an-ab-ah'-ee-no
    Description: from ἀνά and the base of βάσις; to go up (literally or figuratively):--arise, ascend (up), climb (go, grow, rise, spring) up, come (up).
  4. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  5. Strong's Number: G2414
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἱεροσόλυμα
    Transliteration: Hierosólyma
    Pronunciation: hee-er-os-ol'-oo-mah
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם); Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine:--Jerusalem. Compare Ἱερουσαλήμ.
  6. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: G5207
    There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: υἱός
    Transliteration: huiós
    Pronunciation: hwee-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
  8. Strong's Number: G444
    There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
    Transliteration: ánthrōpos
    Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
    Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
  9. Strong's Number: G3860
    There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παραδίδωμι
    Transliteration: paradídōmi
    Pronunciation: par-ad-id'-o-mee
    Description: from παρά and δίδωμι; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit:--betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
  10. Strong's Number: G749
    There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀρχιερεύς
    Transliteration: archiereús
    Pronunciation: ar-khee-er-yuce'
    Description: from ἀρχή and ἱερεύς; the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest:--chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
  11. Strong's Number: G1122
    There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γραμματεύς
    Transliteration: grammateús
    Pronunciation: gram-mat-yooce'
    Description: from γράμμα. a writer, i.e. (professionally) scribe or secretary:--scribe, town-clerk.
  12. Strong's Number: G2632
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατακρίνω
    Transliteration: katakrínō
    Pronunciation: kat-ak-ree'-no
    Description: from κατά and κρίνω; to judge against, i.e. sentence:--condemn, damn.
  13. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  14. Strong's Number: G2288
    There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θάνατος
    Transliteration: thánatos
    Pronunciation: than'-at-os
    Description: from θνήσκω; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively):--X deadly, (be…) death.
  15. Strong's Number: G1484
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔθνος
    Transliteration: éthnos
    Pronunciation: eth'-nos
    Description: probably from ἔθω; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan):--Gentile, heathen, nation, people.