Mark 14:17
“When it was evening he came with the twelve.”
What does Mark 14:17 mean?
In the final hours before his arrest, Jesus arrived with his twelve disciples at the place where they would share what we now call the Last Supper. This simple statement marks a turning point, as Jesus gathered those closest to him for a meal that would become central to Christian faith and practice. The evening timing also echoes Passover tradition, when Jewish families gathered at sunset to remember God's deliverance. What follows in the next verses shows Jesus preparing his followers for the suffering ahead, making this gathering both intimate and heavy with purpose.