Who was Judas?

Betrayed Jesus with a kiss.

The story of Judas

Judas - Apostle.
Judas - Apostle.
Apostle.

Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He was the son of Simon Iscariot and was the brother of James and Matthew. He is best known for his betrayal of Jesus to the chief priests of Jerusalem. Judas was a disciple of Jesus and was present at many of his teachings and miracles. He was also present at the Last Supper and was the one who identified Jesus to the chief priests by kissing him. After Jesus was arrested, Judas was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver he had been given for his betrayal. He then hanged himself. Judas is remembered as a traitor and a betrayer of Jesus. He is seen as a symbol of betrayal and is often used as a warning against the dangers of greed and selfishness. He is also seen as a symbol of repentance and redemption, as he was filled with remorse for his actions and returned the money he had been given.

Name meaning

"Praised" or "let God be praised"

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Apostle.

First mention

Matthew 1:2

Appearances in the Bible

32 mentions

In Hebrew

ג'וד

Family

Relatives of Judas

Judas in the Bible

Explore all 18 chapters where Judas appears

Matthew

Chapter 1

The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

Matthew lists the genealogy of Jesus, showing that He is the promised Messiah and the son of Abraham and David.

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Matthew

Chapter 10

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to spread His message and perform miracles.

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Matthew

Chapter 13

The Parables of the Kingdom

Jesus tells parables about the kingdom of heaven.

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Matthew

Chapter 26

The Last Supper and Jesus' Betrayal

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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Matthew

Chapter 27

The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

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Mark

Chapter 3

Choosing the Twelve Apostles

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 14

The Last Supper and Betrayal

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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Luke

Chapter 6

The Sermon on the Plain

Jesus teaches the Sermon on the Plain, including the Beatitudes.

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Luke

Chapter 22

The Plot to Kill Jesus

Jesus celebrates the Last Supper with His disciples, He is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial. He is mock...

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John

Chapter 6

Feeding the Five Thousand, Walking on Water

Jesus feeds the 5,000 and teaches about the bread of life.

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John

Chapter 12

The Entry into Jerusalem

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king and teaches about His death and resurrection.

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John

Chapter 13

The Footwashing and the Farewell Discourse

Jesus washes the feet of His disciples and teaches about servant leadership and love.

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John

Chapter 14

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

Jesus teaches about the Father, the Holy Spirit and the way to Him.

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John

Chapter 18

The Arrest of Jesus

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 1

The Ascension of Jesus and the Selection of Matthias

The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles at Pentecost, and they begin to preach and perform miracles in Jerusalem.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 5

The Ananias and Sapphira Incident

Ananias and Sapphira lie to the apostles, and they die as a result.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 9

The Conversion of Saul on the Road to Damascus

Paul is arrested and brought to trial in Jerusalem, but he escapes to Tarsus.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 15

The Jerusalem Council

The council at Jerusalem decides that Gentile converts do not have to follow Jewish customs.

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