ESV Reformation Study Bible – Mark 14:20
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Mark 14:20

14:20 one of the twelve. Jesus’ prediction of the betrayal comes from His intimate knowledge of Judas, and also from His understanding of the Scriptures (v. 21; Ps. 41:9).

dipping bread into the dish with me. Bread or meat was dipped into a central bowl of sauce. The detail emphasizes the deep personal betrayal, since table fellowship was a token of genuine friendship (cf. 2:16).