Judas

Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles who betrayed Jesus, leading to His arrest and crucifixion.

The name Judas means “Jude, same as Judah”

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Summary

An apostle living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Matthew 10:4; referred to as Judas (Ἰούδας) or Iscariot (Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ); a son of Simon.

Events

Dates are approximate

Glossary entries

Judas Iscariot

Family members

Father

Simon

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 18 verses that refer to Judas without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Matthew 10:4Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
  2. Matthew 26:14Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
  3. Matthew 26:25Ἰούδας · Judas
    Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”
  4. Matthew 26:47Ἰούδας · Judas
    While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
  5. Matthew 26:48Referred to, not named
    Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
  6. Matthew 27:3Ἰούδας · Judas
    When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
  7. Matthew 27:4Referred to, not named
    “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”
  8. Matthew 27:5Referred to, not named
    So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.
  9. Mark 3:19Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    …and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
  10. Mark 14:10Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
  11. Mark 14:11Referred to, not named
    They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
  12. Mark 14:43Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
  13. Mark 14:44Referred to, not named
    Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”
  14. Luke 6:16Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
  15. Luke 22:3Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
  16. Luke 22:4Referred to, not named
    And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.
  17. Luke 22:5Referred to, not named
    They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
  18. Luke 22:6Referred to, not named
    Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.
  19. Luke 22:47Ἰούδας · Judas
    While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
  20. Luke 22:48Ἰούδας · Judas
    But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”
  21. John 6:71Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
  22. John 12:4Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,
  23. John 12:6Referred to, not named
    Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.
  24. John 12:7Referred to, not named
    “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial.
  25. John 12:8Referred to, not named
    The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.”
  26. John 13:2Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
  27. John 13:26Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas
    Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.
  28. John 13:27Referred to, not named
    And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”
  29. John 13:28Referred to, not named
    But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.
  30. John 13:29Ἰούδας · Judas
    Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.
  31. John 13:30Referred to, not named
    As soon as he had received the morsel, Judas went out into the night.
  32. John 13:31Referred to, not named
    When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.
  33. John 14:22Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot
    Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”
  34. John 18:2Ἰούδας · Judas
    Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.
  35. John 18:3Ἰούδας · Judas
    So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
  36. John 18:5Ἰούδας · Judas
    “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.
  37. John 18:6Referred to, not named
    When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
  38. Acts 1:16Ἰούδας · Judas
    “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
  39. Acts 1:17Referred to, not named
    He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
  40. Acts 1:18Referred to, not named
    (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.
  41. Acts 1:25Ἰούδας · Judas
    …to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”