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Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus Christ, known for his role in the betrayal of Jesus. His actions have made his name synonymous with treachery and betrayal.

Early Life[edit]

Little is known about the early life of Judas Iscariot. His surname, "Iscariot," is often interpreted as "man of Kerioth," suggesting he may have been from the town of Kerioth in Judea. This would make him one of the few apostles not from Galilee.

Role as an Apostle[edit]

Judas Iscariot was chosen by Jesus as one of the twelve apostles. He was entrusted with the group's money bag, acting as their treasurer. The Gospel of John suggests that Judas was dishonest and would steal from the money bag (John 12:6).

The Betrayal[edit]

Judas Iscariot is most infamous for his betrayal of Jesus. According to the New Testament, Judas agreed to betray Jesus to the Sanhedrin in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. This act of betrayal was foretold in the Old Testament and is seen as a fulfillment of prophecy.

On the night of the Last Supper, Jesus predicted that one of his disciples would betray him. Judas left the supper to meet with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard to discuss how he might betray Jesus. Later that night, Judas led the authorities to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, identifying him with a kiss.

Death[edit]

The Gospel of Matthew states that Judas, filled with remorse, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders before hanging himself (Matthew 27:3-5). The Acts of the Apostles offers a different account, suggesting that Judas fell in a field and died from the resulting injuries (Acts 1:18).

Legacy[edit]

Judas Iscariot's name has become synonymous with betrayal. His actions have been the subject of much theological debate and interpretation. Some view Judas as a tragic figure who was predestined to betray Jesus, while others see him as a symbol of free will and the consequences of one's actions.

Also see[edit]

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-'''Judas Iscariot''' was one of the [[Twelve Apostles]] of [[Jesus Christ]]. He is best known for his role in the events leading up to the [[crucifixion of Jesus]], where he betrayed Jesus to the [[Sanhedrin]] in the [[Garden of Gethsemane]] for thirty pieces of silver. His actions have made his name synonymous with betrayal and treachery.
+'''Judas Iscariot''' was one of the twelve original [[Apostles]] of [[Jesus Christ]], known for his role in the betrayal of Jesus. His actions have made his name synonymous with treachery and betrayal.
 == Early Life ==
-Little is known about the early life of Judas Iscariot. His surname "Iscariot" is believed to be derived from the Hebrew ''Ish Kerioth'', meaning "man of Kerioth," a town in [[Judea]]. This suggests that Judas was the only one of the twelve apostles who was not a [[Galilee|Galilean]].
+Little is known about the early life of Judas Iscariot. His surname, "Iscariot," is often interpreted as "man of Kerioth," suggesting he may have been from the town of Kerioth in [[Judea]]. This would make him one of the few apostles not from [[Galilee]].
 == Role as an Apostle ==
-Judas Iscariot was chosen by Jesus as one of his twelve apostles. He was entrusted with the group's common funds, acting as their treasurer. According to the [[Gospel of John]], Judas was known to steal from the money bag.
+Judas Iscariot was chosen by Jesus as one of the twelve apostles. He was entrusted with the group's money bag, acting as their treasurer. The [[Gospel of John]] suggests that Judas was dishonest and would steal from the money bag (John 12:6).
 == The Betrayal ==
-The most infamous act of Judas Iscariot was his betrayal of Jesus. According to the [[New Testament]], Judas agreed to hand over Jesus to the chief priests in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. During the [[Last Supper]], Jesus predicted that one of his apostles would betray him, and Judas left the meal to complete his act of betrayal.
+Judas Iscariot is most infamous for his betrayal of Jesus. According to the [[New Testament]], Judas agreed to betray Jesus to the [[Sanhedrin]] in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. This act of betrayal was foretold in the [[Old Testament]] and is seen as a fulfillment of prophecy.
-Judas identified Jesus to the soldiers by giving him a kiss, which has since become known as the "Kiss of Judas." This act led to Jesus' arrest and subsequent crucifixion.
+On the night of the [[Last Supper]], Jesus predicted that one of his disciples would betray him. Judas left the supper to meet with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard to discuss how he might betray Jesus. Later that night, Judas led the authorities to Jesus in the [[Garden of Gethsemane]], identifying him with a kiss.
 == Death ==
-The [[Gospel of Matthew]] states that Judas, filled with remorse, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and then hanged himself. The [[Acts of the Apostles]] offers a different account, suggesting that Judas fell in a field and his body burst open.
+The [[Gospel of Matthew]] states that Judas, filled with remorse, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders before hanging himself (Matthew 27:3-5). The [[Acts of the Apostles]] offers a different account, suggesting that Judas fell in a field and died from the resulting injuries (Acts 1:18).
 == Legacy ==
-Judas Iscariot's name has become synonymous with betrayal. His actions have been the subject of much theological debate and artistic representation throughout history. Some interpretations suggest that Judas' betrayal was a necessary part of God's plan for salvation.
+Judas Iscariot's name has become synonymous with betrayal. His actions have been the subject of much theological debate and interpretation. Some view Judas as a tragic figure who was predestined to betray Jesus, while others see him as a symbol of free will and the consequences of one's actions.
-== Related Pages ==
+== Also see ==
 * [[Jesus Christ]]
-* [[Twelve Apostles]]
+* [[Apostles]]
 * [[Last Supper]]
-* [[Crucifixion of Jesus]]
+* [[Garden of Gethsemane]]
 * [[Sanhedrin]]
-* [[Garden of Gethsemane]]
 * [[Gospel of Matthew]]
 * [[Acts of the Apostles]]
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