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Matthew 26

Matthew 26:16

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus · Matthew 26:14–16
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Translations

Modern
So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
Traditional
And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
Literal
And from that time, he was seeking an opportunity, that he might betray Him.
Latin
Et exinde quærebat opportunitatem ut eum traderet.

Original

Greek
English
So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Notes

Matthew 26:14–16

Judas sold himself to the authorities (see also John 11:57), kept it secret (Matthew 26:25), and led them to Jesus at the right time to arrest him (26:47–56; see John 18:2). Later, feeling guilty, Judas killed himself (Matthew 27:3–10; see Acts 1:15–22).

Judas was known for his greed (Matthew 26:14–15; John 12:4–6; 13:29). Some think he may also have been disappointed in the kind of Messiah Jesus was, ashamed after the anointing of Jesus (see John 12:1–8). Others think he may have been resentful of the leadership of Peter, James, and John. Whatever his reasons, Judas’s betrayal was still part of God’s larger plan (Acts 1:16–17).

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot

Events

Parallels

Mark 14:10–11 Luke 22:3–6

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bloody Sweat Church Meetings Elder Gospel of Matthew Judas Passion

Topics

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