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The disciple who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
Also known as Judas Iscariot
One of the Twelve — handled the group's money. Sold Jesus out to the religious leaders for 30 pieces of silver, identified Him with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane. The ultimate betrayal. He regretted it, returned the money, and took his own life.
16 chapters across 7 books
Judas objects to Mary's offering under the cover of concern for the poor, but the narrator exposes him as a thief who had been embezzling from the group's shared funds.
The Foot Wash Nobody Saw ComingJohn 13:1-5Judas is present here receiving the same foot-washing as the other disciples — Jesus knows Judas will betray him and washes his feet anyway, making this act of service even more staggering.
Jesus Said Don't Panic and He Meant ItJudas has already slipped out to betray Jesus, his absence from the room casting a shadow over the disciples' confusion and setting the stage for Jesus' farewell discourse.
"I Am He"John 18:1-11Judas arrives leading a full military and religious arrest squad, his physical presence among the armed soldiers making the full weight of his betrayal unmistakably visible.
"Where Else Would We Go?" ⬇John 6:67-71Judas is identified by Jesus as a 'devil' within the Twelve — the betrayer is already present in the inner circle, chosen and trusted, even as Jesus knows what he will ultimately do.
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Judas appears last in the roster with the ominous parenthetical about his future betrayal — a shadow cast over the entire commissioning scene, even as he receives the same authority as the rest.
Judas Makes His MoveMatthew 26:14-16Judas Iscariot approaches the chief priests immediately after the anointing scene, offering to hand Jesus over and accepting thirty pieces of silver as his price.
Judas and the Blood MoneyMatthew 27:3-10Judas is experiencing the moment his betrayal becomes final and irreversible — Jesus has been condemned, and the weight of what he did breaks him, sending him back to the priests in desperate remorse.
This Judas (son of James, not Iscariot) is listed among the faithful eleven in the upper room — distinct from the Judas whose absence will be addressed in the next section.
The Decision That Changed EverythingActs 15:19-22This Judas — surnamed Barsabbas, not Iscariot — is chosen as a trustworthy emissary to carry the council's letter to Antioch, selected specifically because of his respected standing among the churches.
Judas is now actively looking for the right moment to hand Jesus over, having sealed his deal with the authorities — the text shows his choice without explaining his motive.
Picking the SquadMark 3:13-19Judas is named last on the roster with the narrator's haunting editorial note — even as Jesus formally appoints him to the Twelve, the reader is told this is the man who will eventually hand Jesus over.