World English Bible

Matthew 26:21

“As they were eating, he said, "Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”

Verse in context — Matthew 26

The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.

Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

As they were eating, he said, "Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.

They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, "It isn't me, is it, Lord?

He answered, "He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same will betray me.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.