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”
MaleApostleNew Testament eraNew Testament5 books41 verses
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
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- ἸούδαςJudas
- Ἰσκαριώτης, ἸσκαριώθIscariotmeans “a man of murder; a hireling”
Mentions
Includes 18 verses that refer to Judas without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- Matthew 10:4Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasSimon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
- Matthew 26:14Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasThen one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
- Matthew 26:25Ἰούδας · JudasThen Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”
- Matthew 26:47Ἰούδας · JudasWhile 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.
- Matthew 26:48Referred to, not namedNow the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
- Matthew 27:3Ἰούδας · JudasWhen 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.
- 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.”
- Matthew 27:5Referred to, not namedSo Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.
- Mark 3:19Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · Judas…and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
- Mark 14:10Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasThen Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
- Mark 14:11Referred to, not namedThey were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
- Mark 14:43Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasWhile 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.
- Mark 14:44Referred to, not namedNow the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”
- Luke 6:16Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasJudas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
- Luke 22:3Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasThen Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
- Luke 22:4Referred to, not namedAnd Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.
- Luke 22:5Referred to, not namedThey were delighted and agreed to give him money.
- Luke 22:6Referred to, not namedJudas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.
- Luke 22:47Ἰούδας · JudasWhile He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
- Luke 22:48Ἰούδας · JudasBut Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”
- John 6:71Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasHe was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
- John 12:4Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasBut one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,
- John 12:6Referred to, not namedJudas 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.
- John 12:7Referred to, not named“Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial.
- John 12:8Referred to, not namedThe poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.”
- John 13:2Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasThe evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
- John 13:26Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iscariot; Ἰούδας · JudasJesus 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.
- John 13:27Referred to, not namedAnd when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”
- John 13:28Referred to, not namedBut no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.
- John 13:29Ἰούδας · JudasSince 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.
- John 13:30Referred to, not namedAs soon as he had received the morsel, Judas went out into the night.
- John 13:31Referred to, not namedWhen Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.
- John 14:22Ἰσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · IscariotJudas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”
- John 18:2Ἰούδας · JudasNow Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.
- John 18:3Ἰούδας · JudasSo Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
- John 18:5Ἰούδας · Judas“Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.
- John 18:6Referred to, not namedWhen Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
- 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.
- Acts 1:17Referred to, not namedHe was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
- 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.
- Acts 1:25Ἰούδας · Judas…to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”