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A Calculated Betrayal
Commentators note that Judas didn't just stumble into betrayal; he actively and persistently "sought opportunity." This involved finding a specific time to hand Jesus over secretly, away from the crowds, to prevent a riot. His actions were calculated and deliberate, showing the methodical nature of his sin.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:16
18th Century
Theologian
Sought opportunity to betray him. Luke adds, in the absence of the multitude. This was the chief difficulty: to deliver Him into …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:16
Sought opportunity (εζητε ευκαριαν). A good chance. Note imperfect tense. Judas went at his business and stuck to it.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:14–16
19th Century
Preacher
What a contrast to the incident we have just been considering! The anointing of Jesus is to be the theme of admiration wherever the Gospel is preac…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:16
In Judas’s view Jesus was acting less and less regal and more and more like a defeatist on his way to death. Judas may also have been smarting from…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:16
17th Century
Pastor
And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him .
] Luke adds, "in the absence of the multitude", ([Reference…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:14–16
17th Century
Minister
There were only twelve called apostles, and one of them was like a devil; surely we must never expect any society to be quite pure on this side of …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:1–16
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist, having related the preparatory events for the Passion, here begins to discuss Christ’s Passion, which is divided into two parts. Fi…