Who was Judas Iscariot?
Judas Iscariot was the disciple who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, identifying him to the authorities with a kiss. His story is a sober warning woven through the passion narrative.
One of the twelve, Judas kept the money bag and, the Gospels note, used to help himself to it. For thirty pieces of silver he agreed to hand Jesus over.
In the garden of Gethsemane he betrayed his Master with a kiss. Overcome with remorse, he threw the money back and took his own life.
Judas shows that nearness to Jesus is not the same as faith in him. He heard every sermon and saw every miracle, yet his heart was never surrendered — a warning to examine our own.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.