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The Path to Betrayal
Scholars point out the specific Greek word used for Judas Iscariot means he "became" a traitor, not that he "was" one from the beginning. This suggests his betrayal was a process or a series of choices, not a predetermined state when Jesus called him. He gave no outward signs of treachery when chosen.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 6:16
18th Century
Theologian
See Barnes on "Matthew 10:1"; See Barnes on "Matthew 10:2"
See Barnes on "Matthew 10:3"; See Barnes on "[…
AT Robertson
On Luke 6:16
Which was the traitor (ος εγενετο προδοτης). Who became traitor, more exactly, εγενετο, not ην. He gave no signs of treachery when…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 6:14–16
19th Century
Bishop
Simon, (whom he also named Peter). — For the list of the Twelve Apostles, see Notes on Matthew 10:2.
The onl…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:16
The “disciples” (v.13; GK 3412) up to this time were a group of followers interested in attaching themselves to Jesus the teacher. From among this …
John Gill
On Luke 6:16
17th Century
Pastor
And Judas the brother of James
Of that James, that was the son of Alphaeus; though the Syriac and Arabic versions ca…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:12–19
17th Century
Minister
We often think half an hour is a great deal of time to spend in meditation and private prayer, but Christ spent entire nights engaged in these duti…