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Luke 22

Luke 22:6

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus · Luke 22:3–6
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Translations

Modern
Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.
Traditional
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
Literal
And he promised, and began seeking opportunity to betray Him to them apart from a crowd.
Latin
Et spopondit, et quærebat opportunitatem ut traderet illum sine turbis.

Original

Greek
English
Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.

Notes

Luke 22:6

in the absence of a crowd: They waited until the crowds were not present. They did this because Jesus was very popular with the people.

The leaders were afraid of how the crowd might react if they arrested him in public.

Luke 22:1–6

The religious leaders who had been plotting against Jesus (see 19:47) found their opportunity when Judas Iscariot approached them with an offer to betray Jesus.

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:14–16 Mark 14:10–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Feasts and Festivals of Israel Judas Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Apostasy: Judas Betrayal of Jesus Church: Corruption In Covetousness: Judas, in Betraying Jesus for Twenty Pieces of Silver Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot| by his Bargaining to Betray Jesus for a Sum of Money Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus Traitor: Judas