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Matthew 26:14

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Then one of the twelve, he who was called Judas Iscariote, went to the chief priests
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Then, went one of the twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, unto the High-priests,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— Then one of the twelve, who is called Judas Iscariot, having gone unto the chief priests, said,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Then went one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Then one of the twelue, called Iudas Iscariot, went vnto the chiefe Priestes,
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Then one of the twelue, called Iudas Iscariot, went vnto the chiefe Priests,
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Then one of the twelve, called Judas of Iscariot, went to the high priests;
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Then went one from the twelve, named Jihuda S'carjuta, unto the chief priests,
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Then 5119
{5119} Prime
τότε
tote
{tot'-eh}
From (the neuter of) G3588 and G3753; the when, that is, at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution).
one 1520
{1520} Prime
εἷς
heis
{hice}
(Including the neuter [etc.] ἕν [[hen]]); a primary numeral; one.
of the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
twelve, 1427
{1427} Prime
δώδεκα
dodeka
{do'-dek-ah}
From G1417 and G1176; two and ten, that is, a dozen.
called 3004
{3004} Prime
λέγω
lego
{leg'-o}
A primary verb; properly to 'lay' forth, that is, (figuratively) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue]); by implication to mean.
z5746
<5746> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 360
Judas 2455
{2455} Prime
Ἰούδας
Ioudas
{ee-oo-das'}
Of Hebrew origin [H3063]; Judas (that is, Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.
Iscariot, 2469
{2469} Prime
Ἰσκαριώτης
Iskariotes
{is-kar-ee-o'-tace}
Of Hebrew origin (probably [H0377] and [H7149]); inhabitants of Kerioth; Iscariotes (that is, Keriothite), an epithet of Judas the traitor.
went 4198
{4198} Prime
πορεύομαι
poreuomai
{por-yoo'-om-ahee}
Middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984; to traverse, that is, travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove [figuratively die], live, etc.).
z5679
<5679> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Passive Deponent (See G5789)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 164
unto 4314
{4314} Prime
πρός
pros
{pros}
A strengthened form of G4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, that is, toward (with the genitive case the side of, that is, pertaining to; with the dative case by the side of, that is, near to; usually with the accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, that is, whither or for which it is predicated).
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
chief priests, 749
{0749} Prime
ἀρχιερεύς
archiereus
{ar-khee-er-yuce'}
From G0746 and G2409; the high priest (literally of the Jews, typically Christ); by extension a chief priest.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

See commentary on Matthew 26:1-16.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

Matthew 26:14-16

_ _ Immediately after an instance of the greatness kindness done to Christ, follows an instance of the greatest unkindness; such mixture is there of good and bad among the followers of Christ; he hath some faithful friends, and some false and feigned ones. What could be more base than this agreement which Judas here made with the chief priests, to betray Christ to them?

_ _ I. The traitor was Judas Iscariot; he is said to be one of the twelve, as an aggravation of his villany. When the number of the disciples was multiplied (Acts 6:1), no marvel if there were some among them that were a shame and trouble to them; but when there were but twelve, and one of them was a devil, surely we must never expect any society perfectly pure on this side heaven. The twelve were Christ's chosen friends, that had the privilege of his special favour; they were his constant followers, that had the benefit of his most intimate converse, that upon all accounts had reason to love him and be true to him; and yet one of them betrayed him. Note, No bonds of duty or gratitude will hold those that have a devil, Mark 5:3, Mark 5:4.

_ _ II. Here is the proffer which he made to the chief priests; he went to them, and said, What will ye give me? Matthew 26:15. They did not send for him, nor make the proposal to him; they could not have thought that one of Christ's own disciples should be false to him. Note, There are those, even among Christ's followers, that are worse than any one can imagine them to be, and want nothing but opportunity to show it.

_ _ Observe, 1. What Judas promised; “I will deliver him unto you; I will let you know where he is, and undertake to bring you to him, at such a convenient time and place that you may seize him without noise, or danger of an uproar.” In their conspiracy against Christ, this was it they were at a loss about, Matthew 26:4, Matthew 26:5. They durst not meddle with him in public, and knew not where to find him in private. Here the matter rested, and the difficulty was insuperable; till Judas came, and offered them his service. Note, Those that give up themselves to be led by the devil, find him readier than they imagine to help them at a dead lift, as Judas did the chief priests. Though the rulers, by their power and interest, could kill him when they had him in their hands, yet none but a disciple could betray him. Note, The greater profession men make of religion, and the more they are employed in the study and service of it, the greater opportunity they have of doing mischief, if their hearts be not right with God. If Judas had not been an apostle, he could not have been a traitor; if men had known the way of righteousness, they could not have abused it.

_ _ I will deliver him unto you. He did not offer himself, nor did they tamper with him, to be a witness against Christ, though they wanted evidence, Matthew 26:59. And if there had been any thing to be alleged against him, which had but the colour of proof that he was an impostor, Judas was the likeliest person to have attested it; but this is an evidence of the innocency of our Lord Jesus, that his own disciple, who knew so well his doctrine and manner of life, and was false to him, could not charge him with any thing criminal, though it would have served to justify his treachery.

_ _ 2. What he asked in consideration of this undertaking; What will ye give me? This was the only thing that made Judas betray his Master; he hoped to get money by it: his Master had not given him any provocation, though he knew from the first that he had a devil; yet, for aught that appears, he showed the same kindness to him that he did to the rest, and put no mark of disgrace upon him that might disoblige him; he had placed him in a post that pleased him, had made him purse-bearer, and though he had embezzled the common stock (for he is called a thief, John 12:6), yet we do not find he was in any danger of being called to account for it; nor does it appear that he had any suspicion that the gospel was a cheat: no, it was not the hatred of his Master, nor any quarrel with him, but purely the love of money; that, and nothing else, made Judas a traitor.

_ _ What will ye give me? Why, what did he want? Neither bread to eat, nor raiment to put on; neither necessaries nor conveniences. Was not he welcome, wherever his Master was? Did he not fare as he fared? Had he not been but just now nobly entertained at a supper in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, and a little before at another, where no less a person than Martha herself waited at table? And yet this covetous wretch could not be content, but comes basely cringing to the priests with, What will ye give me? Note, It is not the lack of money, but the love of money, that is the root of all evil, and particularly of apostasy from Christ; witness Demas, 2 Timothy 4:10. Satan tempted our Saviour with this bait, All these things will I give thee (Matthew 4:9); but Judas offered himself to be tempted with it; he asks, What will ye give me? as if his Master was a commodity that stuck on his hands.

_ _ III. Here is the bargain which the chief priests made with him; they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver; thirty shekels, which in our money is about three pounds eight shillings, so some; three pounds fifteen shillings, so others. It should seem, Judas referred himself to them, and was willing to take what they were willing to give; he catches at the first offer, lest the next should be worse. Judas had not been wont to trade high, and therefore a little money went a great way with him. By the law (Exodus 21:32), thirty pieces of silver was the price of a slave — a goodly price, at which Christ was valued! Zechariah 11:13. No wonder that Zion's sons, though comparable to fine gold, are esteemed as earthen pitchers, when Zion's King himself was thus undervalued. They covenanted with him; estsanappenderunt — they paid it down, so some; gave him his wages in hand, to secure him and to encourage him.

_ _ IV. Here is the industry of Judas, in pursuance of his bargain (Matthew 26:16); he sought opportunity to betray him, his head was still working to find out how he might do it effectually. Note, 1. It is a very wicked thing to seek opportunity to sin, and to devise mischief; for it argues the heart fully set in men to do evil, and a malice prepense. 2. Those that are in, think they must on, though the matter be ever so bad. After he had made that wicked bargain, he had time to repent, and to revoke it; but now by his covenant the devil has one hank more upon him than he had, and tells him that he must be true to his word, though ever so false to his Master, as Herod must behead John for his oath's sake.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Matthew 26:14

Mark 14:10; Luke 22:3.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
one:

Mark 14:10 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
Luke 22:3-6 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. ... And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
John 13:2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's [son], to betray him;
John 13:30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

Judas:

Matthew 10:4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
John 6:70-71 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? ... He spake of Judas Iscariot [the son] of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
John 18:2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Mt 10:4. Mk 14:10. Lk 22:3. Jn 6:70; 13:2, 30; 18:2.

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