Luke 22:3

Now Satan took possession of Judas, who was known as Iscariot, and who belonged to the Twelve;

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In The King James Version

Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

In Context

2The chief priest and the teachers of the Law were looking for an opportunity of destroying Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.

4and he went and discussed with the chief priests and officers in charge at the Temple the best way of betraying Jesus to them.

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Cross References

Psalms 41:9My most trusted friend, on whom I relied, who ate of my bread, has turned against me.

Matthew 4:10Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go away, Satan! For scripture says – “You must worship the Lord your God, and worship him only.”’

Matthew 26:23‘The one who dipped his bread beside me in the dish,’ replied Jesus, ‘is the one who will betray me.

Mark 14:18and when they had taken their places and were eating, Jesus said, ‘I tell you that one of you is going to betray me – one who is eating with me.’

Luke 22:21Yet see! The hand of the man who is betraying me is beside me on the table!

John 12:6He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and, being in charge of the purse, used to take what was put in it.

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 →

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