One of the twelve apostles who served as the group's treasurer. He stole from the money bag. He approached the chief priests and agreed to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. At the Last Supper Jesus indicated that one present would betray him. Judas identified Jesus to the soldiers in Gethsemane with a kiss. Overcome with remorse, he returned the silver to the chief priests and hanged himself.
SuccessorMatthiasChosen by lot to take the place of Judas among the apostles
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Matthew 10:4
Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.Matthew 10:4, KJV
Matthew 26:14
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,Matthew 26:14, KJV
Matthew 26:47
And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.Matthew 26:47, KJV
John 6:71
He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.John 6:71, KJV
John 13:27
And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.John 13:27, KJV
Acts 1:18
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.Acts 1:18, KJV
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