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The 'Convenient' Betrayal
Commentators emphasize that Judas's value to the chief priests was his ability to find a 'convenient' opportunity. As an insider, he could betray Jesus away from the crowds, solving the leaders' primary fear of a riot. Scholars note this opportune offer likely convinced them to act during the festival, changing their original plan.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 14:11
And they, when they heard it, were glad (ο δε ακουσαντες εχαρησαν). No doubt the rabbis looked on the treachery of Judas as a veri…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:10–11
19th Century
Bishop
And Judas Iscariot.—See Notes on Matthew 26:14-15.
They were glad, and promised to give him money.—It may …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:11
These verses are connected with vv.1–2. The chief priests and teachers of the law were looking for “some sly way to arrest Jesus” (v.1), and Judas …
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John Gill
On Mark 14:11
17th Century
Pastor
And when they heard it, they were glad
That such an opportunity offered, and from such a quarter, by one of his own …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Did Christ pour out His soul to death for us, and shall we think anything too precious for Him? Do we give Him the precious ointment of our best af…