“Et Judas Iscariotes, unus de duodecim, abiit ad summos sacerdotes, ut proderet eum illis.”
“And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.”
“Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.”
“Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them.”
“And Judas Iscariot, he that was one of the twelve, went away unto the chief priests, that he might deliver him unto them.”
Many of the present day shudder at the thought of the horrid and inexpressible crime of Judas, in betraying his Master, his Lord, and his God, and yet do not take care to avoid the like wickedness themselves; for, as often as for a little gain they neglect the duties of faith and charity, they become traitors to God, who is charity and faith. (Ven. Bede)
2. Judas, his disguised enemy, contracted with them for the betraying of him, v. 10, 11. He is said to be one of the twelve that were Christ's family, intimate with him, trained up for the service of the kingdom; and he went to the chief priests, to tender his service in this affair.
Verses 1-11 Did Christ pour out his soul unto death for us, and shall we think any thing too precious for him? Do we give him the precious ointment of our best affections? Let us love him with all the heart, though it is common for zeal and affection to be misunderstood and blamed; and remember that charity to the poor will not excuse any from particular acts of piety to the Lord Jesus. Christ commended this woman's pious attention to the notice of believers in all ages. Those who honour Christ he will honour. Covetousness was Judas' master lust, and that betrayed him to the sin of betraying his Master; the devil suited his temptation to that, and so conquered him. And see what wicked contrivances many have in their sinful pursuits; but what appears to forward their plans, will prove curses in the end.