Judas Iscariot

Judas Iscariot The Betrayer of Jesus

New Testament

About Judas Iscariot

Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. He identified Jesus to the arresting authorities with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane. Overcome by remorse, he returned the money and hanged himself. His name has become synonymous with betrayal.

Judas Iscariot's Character Traits

GreedyDeceitfulBetrayerRemorseful

Judas Iscariot's Life Timeline

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Called as Disciplec. AD 27

Judas Iscariot is chosen as one of the twelve apostles.

MAT 10:4
Treasurerc. AD 27-30

Judas keeps the money bag for Jesus and the disciples.

JHN 12:6
Mary's Ointmentc. AD 30

Judas objects to Mary's expensive ointment poured on Jesus.

JHN 12:4-6
Betrayal AgreementAD 30

Judas agrees to betray Jesus to the chief priests for 30 silver pieces.

MAT 26:14-16
Last SupperAD 30

Jesus identifies Judas as the betrayer; Satan enters him.

JHN 13:26-30
The BetrayalAD 30

Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss in Gethsemane.

MAT 26:47-50
DeathAD 30

Judas returns the money in remorse and hangs himself.

MAT 27:3-5

Judas Iscariot's Key Relationships

Jesus Christ
Jesus ChristBetrayer

Master - Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

Judas Iscariot's Key Locations

Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Where Judas made his deal and betrayed Jesus.

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Spiritual Lessons from Judas Iscariot

Proximity Without Transformation

Judas walked with Jesus for three years, heard His teaching, saw His miracles—yet was never transformed. Being close to Christ doesn't automatically change us; we must surrender our hearts. Judas shows that religious involvement without heart change leads to destruction.

Key Verses about Judas Iscariot

Matthew 26:14-16Matthew 26:47-50Matthew 27:3-5

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