Matthew 26 · Verse 14

Matthew 26:14

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
Matthew 26:14, King James Version

Matthew 26:14 in other translations

BSBThen one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
WEBThen one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
ASVThen one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
YLTThen one of the twelve, who is called Judas Iscariot, having gone unto the chief priests, said,
DARBYThen one of the twelve, he who was called Judas Iscariote, went to the chief priests
BBEThen one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said,
WebsterThen one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,

What does Matthew 26:14 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 14. Then one of the twelve, etc. Luke says that Satan entered into Judas. That is, Satan tempted or instigated him to do it. Probably he tempted Judas by appealing to his avarice, his ruling passion, and by suggesting that now was a favourable opportunity to make money rapidly, by selling his Lord.

Judas Iscariot. Mt 10:4.

Unto the Chief Priests. The high priest, and those who had been high priests. The ruling men of the sanhedrim. Luke adds, that he went also to the captains, (Mt 22:4.) It was necessary, on account of the great wealth deposited there, and its great sacredness, to guard the temple by night. Accordingly, men were stationed around it, whose leaders or commanders were caned captains, Acts 4:1. These men were commonly of the tribe of the Levites, were closely connected with the priests, were men of influence; and Judas went to them, therefore, as well as to the priests, to offer himself as a traitor. Probably his object was to get as much money as possible; and he might therefore have attempted to make a bargain with several of them apart from each other.

(w) "of the twelve" Mt 10:4

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 14 Then - Judas - After this supper at Bethany, Judas returned to Jerusalem, and made his contract with the chief priests.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 26:14-16
There were but twelve called apostles, and one of them was like a devil; surely we must never expect any society to be quite pure on this side heaven. The greater profession men make of religion, the greater opportunity they have of doing mischief, if their hearts be not right with God. Observe, that Christ's own disciple, who knew so well his doctrine and manner of his life, and was false to him, could not charge him with any thing criminal, though it would have served to justify his treachery. What did Judas want? Was not he welcome wherever his Master was? Did he not fare as Christ fared? It is not the lack, but the love of money, that is the root of all evil. After he had made that wicked bargain, Judas had time to repent, and to revoke it; but when lesser acts of dishonesty have hardened the conscience men do without hesitation that which is more shameful.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Matthew 26:14 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΤότεToteThenG5119
πορευθεὶςporeutheishaving goneG4198
εἷςheisoneG1520
τῶνtōnof theG3588
δώδεκα,dōdekaTwelve,G1427
ὁhothe [one]G3588
λεγόμενοςlegomenosbeing namedG3004
ἸούδαςIoudasJudasG2455
Ἰσκαριώτης,IskariōtēsIscariot,G2469
πρὸςprostoG4314
τοὺςtoustheG3588
ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereischief priestsG749

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Cross references for Matthew 26:14

  • Luke 22:3-6

    Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

  • Matthew 10:4

    Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

  • Mark 14:10-11

    And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

  • Matthew 26:47

    And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

  • John 6:70-71

    Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

  • John 13:2

    And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

  • Acts 1:16

    Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

  • John 13:30

    He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

  • Matthew 27:3

    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,

  • John 18:2

    And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

  • Matthew 26:25

    Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

  • John 12:4

    Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
one.
Mr 14:10; Lu 22:3-6; Joh 13:2,30
Judas.
10:4; Joh 6:70,71; 18:2

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Context

  • Matthew 26:13

    Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

  • Matthew 26:14

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

  • Matthew 26:15

    And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

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Matthew 26:14 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Entonces uno de los doce, que se llamaba Judas Iscariote, fué á los príncipes de los sacerdotes,
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Alors l’un des douze, appelé Judas Iscariote, s’en alla vers les principaux sacrificateurs,
German
Elberfelder 1871
Dann ging einer von den Zwölfen, der Judas Iskariot genannt war, zu den Hohenpriestern
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Tunc abiit unus de duodecim, qui dicebatur Judas Iscariotes, ad principes sacerdotum: