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Matthew 27:3

King James Version (KJV)

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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,

Matthew 27:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 27:3

Theological / Devotional

Then Judas. [Judas’ Confession and Suicide, Matt. 27:3–10. See Passion Week] Judas appeared to make his confession as the official, or day, trial before the Sanhedrin drew to a close, probably about the time the verdict was rendered. Judas either saw that Jesus was about to be condemned or had heard the sentence pronounced.

Condemned. See on ch. 26:66.

Repented. Gr. metamelomai, literally, “to be sorry afterward.” Paul uses metamelomai of his regret after having sent a sharp rebuke to the Corinthian church (2 Cor. 7:8). The repentance of Judas was like that of Esau. It consisted of remorse and was not accompanied by a change of mind. In the case of Judas it led to suicide. There was no basic change of character.

Thirty pieces. See on ch. 26:15.

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