Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading 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,
- 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
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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 22:3–6Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.
- Matt 10:4Simon the Canaanite; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
- Mark 14:10–11Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them.
- Matt 26:47While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
- John 6:70–71Jesus answered them, “Didn’t I choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?”
- Acts 1:16“Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.
- Matt 27:3Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
- John 13:2During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him,
- John 13:30Therefore having received that morsel, he went out immediately. It was night.
- Matt 26:25Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”
- John 18:2Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.
- John 12:4Then Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,
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