Luke 22:5
They were delighted, and offered him money.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
In Context
4He went and discussed with the chief priests and guard officers how he could betray Jesus.
6He agreed, and began to look for an opportunity to hand over Jesus when a crowd would not be there.
Cross References
Matthew 26:15and asked them, “How much will you pay me for betraying Jesus to you?” They paid him thirty silver coins.
Acts 1:18(Judas had bought a field with his ill-gotten gains. There he fell down headfirst, and his body burst apart, spilling out all his intestines.
1 Timothy 6:9Those who are determined to become rich fall into the trap of temptation, following many foolish and damaging impulses.
2 Peter 2:15They have abandoned the right path and have gone astray, following the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved to be paid for doing evil.
Matthew Henry on Luke 22:2-7
The Treachery of Judas. 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the… Read the whole commentary →