Matthew 27:3

Then Judas, who was false to him, seeing that he was to be put to death, in his regret took back the thirty bits of silver to the chief priests and those in authority,

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Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

In Context

2And they put cords on him and took him away, and gave him up to Pilate, the ruler.

4Saying, I have done wrong in giving into your hands an upright man. But they said, What is that to us? it is your business.

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Cross References

Job 20:5That the pride of the sinner is short, and the joy of the evil-doer but for a minute?

Matthew 26:14Then one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said,

Mark 14:10And Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, so that he might give him up to them.

Luke 22:2And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.

John 13:2So while a meal was going on, the Evil One having now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to be false to him,

John 18:3So Judas, getting a band of armed men and police from the chief priests and Pharisees, went there with lights and with arms.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:2-11

The Repentance of Judas; The Confession of Judas; The Death of Judas; Disposal of the Thirty Pieces of Silver. 1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. 3 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 Saying, I… Read the whole commentary →

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