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Now he spoke of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, for it was he who would betray him, being one of the twelve.
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Why Jesus Chose Judas
Commentators explain that Jesus's choice of Judas, whom He knew would betray Him, served several divine purposes. Judas's inability to find any fault in Jesus after three years of close contact became a powerful testimony to Christ's innocence. His inclusion also fulfilled specific prophecies and demonstrated Jesus's divine knowledge and profound patience.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He spoke of Judas, etc. There is no evidence that Jesus designated Judas so that the disciples then understood that it w…
Of Simon Iscariot (Σιμωνος Ισκαριωτου). So his father was named Iscariot also, a man of Kerioth (possibly in Judah,[Reference Josh…
19th Century
Anglican
Judas Iscariot the son of Simon.—The best manuscripts read, Judas, the son of Simon Iscariotes. On the name, see the list…
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This verse reads like a footnote. Although the Gospels never indulge in lengthy denunciation of Judas, almost invariably his name is followed by th…
16th Century
Protestant
He spoke of Judas Although Judas had a bad conscience, still we do not read that he was at all moved. Hypocrites are so stupid that they d…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He spoke of Judas Iscariot, [the son] of Simon These are the words of the evangelist, pointing out the person Christ…
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