The interviews between Jesus and His disciples were usually seasons of calm joy, highly prized by them all. The Passover suppers had been scenes of special interest; but upon this occasion Jesus was troubled. His heart was burdened, and a shadow rested upon His countenance. 643 As He met the disciples in the upper chamber, they perceived that something weighed heavily upon His mind, and although they knew not its cause, they sympathized with His grief.

Når Jesus og hans disciple var sammen, var det i almindelighed tider med stille glæde, og de værdsatte alle højt disse stunder. Påskemåltiderne havde været noget ganske særligt; men ved denne lejlighed var Jesus bekymret. Han var tung om hjertet, og der hvilede en skygge over hans ansigtsudtryk. Da han mødtes med disciplene i salen ovenpå, lagde de mærke til, at der var noget, som tyngede hans sind, og skønt de ikke vidste årsagen dertil, tog de del i hans sorg.