Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
Parallel translations
- WEB Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
- BSB Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to 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 entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
- Matt 10:4Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
- Mark 14:10–11And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
- Matt 26:47And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
- John 6:70–71Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
- Acts 1:16Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
- Matt 27:3Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
- John 13:2And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;
- John 13:30He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.
- Matt 26:25Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
- John 18:2And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.
- John 12:4Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,
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