Translations
Modern
They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
Traditional
And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.
Literal
And having heard, they rejoiced and promised to give him silver. And he was seeking how he might deliver Him up opportunely.
Latin
Qui audientes gavisi sunt: et promiserunt ei pecuniam se daturos. Et quærebat quomodo illum opportune traderet.
Original
Greek
English
They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
Notes
In clear contrast to the woman who anointed Jesus with perfume, Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve disciples, offered to betray Jesus for money (Matthew 26:15; 27:3, 9).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Judas Mark, Gospel of Passion
Topics
Apostasy: Judas Betrayal of Jesus Bribery: Chief Priests Bribe Judas 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 Money: Silver Used As Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus Silver used for Money Traitor: Judas