Acts 1:18

Translations

Modern

(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.

Traditional

Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

Literal

(Then indeed this man acquired a field out of the reward of unrighteousness, and having fallen headlong, he burst open in the middle, and all his intestines poured out.

Latin

Et hic quidem possedit agrum de mercede iniquitatis, et suspensus crepuit medius: et diffusa sunt omnia viscera ejus.

Original

Greek

English

(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.

Notes

Acts 1:18–19

The account in the Gospel of Matthew is slightly different (Matthew 27:3–10). We can match the two accounts by understanding the priests' purchase of the “Field of Blood” as if they acted on behalf of Judas. Also, Judas may have killed himself by hanging, but he later fell headfirst. Then his body split open, possibly when the rope broke.

Acts 1:13–26

The apostles waited for the promised gift of the Holy Spirit (1:4–5). All 120 disciples in Jerusalem were persisting in prayer (1:13–14). Then they chose a new apostle to replace Judas Iscariot (1:15–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot Simon Peter

Events

Matthias replaces Judas

Related verses

Matthew 27:3–10
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.
Psalm 55:23
But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
Psalm 55:15
Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes.
Matthew 26:14–15
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
2 Peter 2:15–16
They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.
Joshua 7:21–26
When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.”
Job 20:12–15
Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue,
Numbers 22:7
The elders of Moab and Midian departed with the fees for divination in hand. They came to Balaam and relayed to him the words of Balak.
2 Kings 5:20–27
Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”
Matthew 25:15
To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
Numbers 22:17
…for I will honor you richly and do whatever you say. So please come and put a curse on this people for me!’”

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Judas Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Examples of the Judgments of God Against: Judas Iscariot Apostasy: Judas Bowels: Judas', Gushed Out Christian Minister: Judas Iscariot Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Hangs Himself Judas Hanging Himself Judas Iscariot Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas Peter: His Statement in Front of the Disciples Concerning the Death of Judas Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Judas' Self-Destruction Fulfilled Repentance: Judas Suicide: Judas The Death of the Wicked: Judas Transformation

Acts 1:18

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