Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 10:4

"Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him." — Matthew 10:4 (ASV)

Thus they go two and two, till the traitor brings up the rear. Simon the Zealot is cooled down by the calculating prudence of Judas Iscariot. Judas was probably the best financier of the company, and he comes at the end with the bag. This quality rendered him useful, but it was perverted to his ruin, for he sold his Master for silver.

What a description to follow a name—“who also betrayed him!” God grant it may never be set after the name of any one of us! The apostolic number fitly represents the twelve tribes of Israel, and for practical purposes, the twelve form a workable band of leaders, a sufficient jury, and a competent company of witnesses.