Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
Parallel translations
- WEB Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
- KJV Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
- NKJV Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
- NASB Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
- NLT Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests
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Judas, one of the twelve, goes to the chief priests to betray Jesus. His treachery stands in stark contrast to the woman's devotion.
Overview
The narrative pivots from worship to betrayal as Judas, an inner-circle disciple, seeks out the very leaders plotting Jesus's death. That the betrayer comes from among the twelve deepens the tragedy and fulfills Scripture. His choice illustrates how nearness to Christ without true faith can harden into deadly opposition.
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- Luke 22:3–6Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
- Matt 10:4Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
- Mark 14:10–11Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
- Matt 26:47While 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.
- John 6:70–71Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!”
- Acts 1:16“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
- Matt 27:3When 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.
- John 13:2The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
- John 13:30As soon as he had received the morsel, Judas went out into the night.
- Matt 26:25Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”
- John 18:2Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.
- John 12:4But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,
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