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Matthew 26:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 26:14

Verse 14 of 75

Scripture focus

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Matthew 26:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 26:14

Theological / Devotional

Judas Iscariot. For a sketch of Judas see on Mark 3:19 (cf. DA 716-722).

Went unto. For the relationship of this event to those listed earlier in this chapter see on vs. 3, 5. The sermon in the synagogue at Capernaum about a year earlier (John 6:22-65) had been the turning point in the history of Judas (DA 719). Though outwardly he remained with the Twelve, in heart he had deserted Jesus. Now Jesus’ commendation of Mary’s act of devotion at Simon’s feast, which was an indirect condemnation of his own attitude, spurred Judas into action (DA 563, 564, 720). How strange that Mary’s supreme act of love for Jesus should provoke Judas to his supreme deed of disloyalty! In going to the “chief priests” Judas acted under the inspiration of the evil one (Luke 22:3).

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