The apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, identifying Him to the arresting party with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas served as the group’s treasurer and is described as pilfering from the money bag. Despite spending three years with Jesus, witnessing miracles, and hearing His teachings, Judas chose betrayal. Overwhelmed with guilt, he returned the silver and hanged himself. His name has become synonymous with treachery, yet his betrayal fulfilled Scripture and set in motion the crucifixion that would save the world.
and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.Matthew 26:15 · Berean Standard Bible
Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
Jesus hands his authority to twelve ordinary men and sends them into a hostile world. The mission briefing is searingly honest.
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
Bread broken. Wine poured. A betrayal predicted. The longest night in history begins around a table.
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.”
Bread broken. Wine poured. A betrayal predicted. The longest night in history begins around a table.
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.
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