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They, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. He sought how he might conveniently deliver him.
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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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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…
19th Century
Anglican
And Judas Iscariot.—See Notes on Matthew 26:14-15.
They were glad, and promised to give him money.—It may …
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when they heard it, they were glad That such an opportunity offered, and from such a quarter, by one of his own …
Presbyterian
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…
