... allusion of anointing kings turns into a two sided symbol because in Judaism bodies are anointed when they are dead. This passage is also a passion prediction. The narrative then moves on to the Last Supper. Jesus foretells his own betrayal (Mk 14:17-18) as predicted in Ps 49:1. This link with Old Testament scripture shows that Jesus knows his fate and even expects Judas to betray him. Jesus even quotes Old Testament himself (Mk 14:21).The additional detail about eating with the one who betrays him ("one who is eating with me") makes the treachery even worse and emphasises the Old Testament Link. However, Jesus knows Judas is a vehicle to act out Gods divine plan. After this Jesus took the bread and broke it and gave it to the disciples offering it as his body. Then he took the cup and offered it to the disciples and they drank. Jesus ...

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