New Testament · 1st century

Judas Iscariot

Who was Judas Iscariot?

Judas Iscariot was the disciple who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

RoleThe disciple who betrayed Jesus
Era1st century
RoleOne of the twelve
Betrayal priceThirty pieces of silver
SignA kiss

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 to the authorities.

He identified Jesus to the arresting party with a kiss in the garden of Gethsemane.

Overcome with remorse, Judas threw the money back and took his own life — a tragic warning woven through the passion story.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Matthew 26:15 “and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.” Matthew 26:49 “Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.