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Judas Iscariot

The disciple who betrayed Jesus to the authorities for thirty pieces of silver.

One of the Twelve and keeper of the money bag, Judas agreed to hand Jesus over and identified him with a kiss in Gethsemane. His name has become a byword for betrayal.

Overcome with remorse, he returned the silver and took his own life. His story is a sobering warning about nearness to Jesus without true faith.

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Matthew 26:14 “Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests” Matthew 27:3 “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.”

Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.