Judas

“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.

²⁴ And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen

²⁵ to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”

He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

⁴ But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,

⁵ “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”

The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.

Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”

² Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

³ So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

⁴ Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”

⁵ “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.

Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.