Q&A: Matthew 26:23 vs. John 13:26 — apparent contradiction at the Last Supper

Matthew 26:23 records Jesus saying 'he who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me' — a statement made to the group. John 13:26 records Jesus telling one disciple (likely John, who was leaning against him) privately: 'it is he to whom I will give this morsel of bread when I have dipped it.' Mike's explanation: these may be two separate moments — a public, vague statement to the whole group, and a private, specific answer to the disciple who leaned in and asked. The same event can yield different accounts depending on what each author witnessed or intended to record.