Judas Iscariot

Facts:

Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus’ apostles. He was the one who betrayed Jesus to the Jewish leaders.

The name “Iscariot” may mean “from Kerioth,” perhaps indicating that Judas grew up in that city.
Judas Iscariot managed the apostles’ money and regularly stole some of it to use for himself.
Judas betrayed Jesus by telling the religious leaders where Jesus was so they could arrest him.
After the religious leaders condemned Jesus to die, Judas regretted that he had betrayed Jesus, so he gave the betrayal money back to the Jewish leaders and then killed himself.
One of the other apostles of Jesus was Judas son of James. He was not the same person as Judas Iscariot.
One of Jesus’ brothers was named Judas. He was later known as “Jude.” He was not the same person as Judas Iscariot.

(Translation suggestions: Translate Names)

38:2 One of Jesus’ disciples was a man named Judas. … After Jesus and the disciples arrived in Jerusalem, Judas went to the Jewish leaders and offered to betray Jesus to them in exchange for money.
38:3 The Jewish leaders, led by the high priest, paid Judas thirty silver coins to betray Jesus.
38:14 Judas came with the Jewish leaders, soldiers, and a large crowd. They were all carrying swords and clubs. Judas came to Jesus and said, “Greetings, teacher,” and kissed him.
39:8 Meanwhile, Judas, the betrayer, saw that the Jewish leaders had condemned Jesus to die. He became full of sorrow and went away and killed himself.