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So he took the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and the elders. <a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, <a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Judas, the one having delivered Him up, having seen that He was condemned, having regretted it, he returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Judas, His betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was gripped with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, <a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Judas, his betrayer, seeing that Jesus had been condemned, was full of remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was full of remorse and returned the 30 pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Judas had betrayed Jesus, but when he learned that Jesus had been sentenced to death, he was sorry for what he had done. He returned the 30 silver coins to the chief priests and leaders <a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Judas, which betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Judas, who had betrayed Jesus, regretted what had happened when he saw that Jesus was condemned. He brought the 30 silver coins back to the chief priests and leaders. <a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Judas, the traitor, learned that Jesus had been condemned, he repented and took back the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders. <a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Judas, who had betrayed him, regretted what had happened when he saw that Jesus was condemned. He brought the 30 pieces of silver back to the high priests and elders, <a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. <a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus had been condemned, he regretted what he had done and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders, <a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Judas, who had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He was condemned, smitten with remorse he brought back the thirty shekels to the High Priests and Elders <a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then Judas—he who delivered Him up—having seen that He was condemned, having regretted, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and to the elders, saying, <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Judas, the one having delivered Him up, having seen that He was condemned, having regretted it, he returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then Judas -- he who delivered him up -- having seen that he was condemned, having repented, brought back the thirty silverlings to the chief priests, and to the elders, saying, <a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then Judas, he delivering him up, having seen that he was condemned, having felt regret, returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests, and the more ancient,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting himself, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and ancients, <a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he had been condemned, regretting his conduct, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the leaders of the priests and the elders, <a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Judas, his betrayer, seeing that Jesus had been condemned, deeply regretted what he had done. He returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Judas the traitor, when he saw that Jesus was convicted, repented, and went away and brought back the same thirty pieces of silver to the high priests and the elders. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then when Yehuda the traitor saw that Yeshua was condemned, he was moved with regret and went and brought those thirty pieces of silver to the Chief Priests and to the Elders.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Judas, who had delivered him up, when he saw that he was condemned, stung by remorse, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then Judas, the one having betrayed Him, seeing that He was condemned, being seized with remorse, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, <a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Judas who betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting, carried back the thirty silver pieces to the chief priests and the elders, <a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> At the same time, Judas who had betrayed him, finding that he was condemned, repented, and carried back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and senators, saying, <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He was condemned, smitten with remorse he brought back the thirty shekels to the High Priests and Elders <a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then Judas, who betrayed Him, seeing that He was condemned, repenting, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the high priests and the elders, <a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Judas, who had betrayed Him, when he saw that He was condemned, being struck with remorse, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, <a href="/parallel/matthew/27-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8541" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Judas Hangs Himself</a> 2They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. 3<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">When</a> <a href="/greek/2455.htm" title="2455: Ioudas (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.">Judas,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/3860.htm" title="3860: paradidous (V-PPA-NMS) -- From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.">had betrayed Him,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2632.htm" title="2632: katekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence.">Jesus was condemned,</a> <a href="/greek/3338.htm" title="3338: metamelētheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From meta and the middle voice of melo; to care afterwards, i.e. Regret.">he was filled with remorse</a> <a href="/greek/4762.htm" title="4762: estrepsen (V-AIA-3S) -- Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse.">and returned</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5144.htm" title="5144: triakonta (Adj-ANP) -- Thirty. The decade of treis; thirty.">thirty</a> <a href="/greek/694.htm" title="694: argyria (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling.">pieces of silver</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereusin (N-DMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyterois (Adj-DMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders.</a> 4“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a> While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18-30</a> I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ / I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He. / Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.” ... <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Acts 1:25</a> to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/matthew/26-24.htm">Matthew 26:24</a> The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.” <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a> Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ... <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">2 Samuel 17:23</a> When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb. <a href="/jeremiah/19-1.htm">Jeremiah 19:1-13</a> This is what the LORD says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests, / and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you, / saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that the ears of all who hear of it will ring, ... <a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a> Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus. <a href="/exodus/21-32.htm">Exodus 21:32</a> If the ox gores a manservant or maidservant, the owner must pay thirty shekels of silver to the master of that servant, and the ox must be stoned.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,Judas.<a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16,47-50</a> Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, … <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10,11,43-46</a> And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them… <a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Luke 22:2-6,47,48</a> And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people… repented.<a href="/job/20-5.htm">Job 20:5,15-29</a> That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? … <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10</a> For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Betrayed</a> <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Betrayer</a> <a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Coins</a> <a href="/matthew/23-33.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Death</a> <a href="/matthew/27-2.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/matthew/26-60.htm">False.</a> <a href="/matthew/18-27.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/matthew/22-33.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/matthew/21-32.htm">Regret</a> <a href="/matthew/21-32.htm">Repented</a> <a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-6.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">Betrayed</a> <a href="/mark/14-42.htm">Betrayer</a> <a href="/matthew/27-9.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/matthew/27-6.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/27-6.htm">Coins</a> <a href="/mark/14-64.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">Death</a> <a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/mark/7-6.htm">False.</a> <a href="/mark/5-29.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/27-6.htm">High</a> <a href="/matthew/27-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/27-5.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/matthew/27-5.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/matthew/27-6.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/14-18.htm">Regret</a> <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Repented</a> <a href="/matthew/27-5.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/matthew/27-5.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/luke/2-49.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/matthew/27-9.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div>1. <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a> 39. <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a> 50. <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a> 62. <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Judas, who had betrayed Him Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, is infamous for betraying Jesus. His betrayal was prophesied in the Old Testament, notably in <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, which speaks of a close friend lifting his heel against the psalmist. Judas's role fulfills this prophecy, highlighting the foreknowledge of God and the fulfillment of Scripture. His betrayal is a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative, setting in motion the events leading to the crucifixion.saw that Jesus was condemned Judas's realization that Jesus was condemned marks a turning point in his story. The condemnation of Jesus by the religious leaders was a fulfillment of the prophecies concerning the suffering Messiah, such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>. Judas's actions contributed to this outcome, and his witnessing of the condemnation may have brought the gravity of his betrayal into sharp focus. The Sanhedrin's decision to condemn Jesus was influenced by their fear of losing power and control, as Jesus's teachings challenged their authority.he was filled with remorse Judas's remorse indicates a deep sense of guilt and regret for his actions. However, this remorse does not equate to true repentance, which involves a turning away from sin and seeking forgiveness. Judas's regret is contrasted with Peter's repentance after denying Jesus, showing different responses to sin. The Greek word used here for remorse suggests an emotional response rather than a change of heart, highlighting the tragic nature of Judas's end.and returned the thirty pieces of silver The thirty pieces of silver were the price Judas agreed upon with the chief priests to betray Jesus, as recorded in <a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Matthew 26:15</a>. This amount fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a>, which speaks of the thirty pieces of silver as the price set for the shepherd. Judas's return of the money signifies his attempt to undo his betrayal, but it is ultimately futile. The silver coins, a symbol of his treachery, become a testimony to the fulfillment of prophecy and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.to the chief priests and elders The chief priests and elders were the religious leaders responsible for maintaining the temple and upholding Jewish law. Their involvement in Jesus's condemnation reflects the religious establishment's rejection of Jesus as the Messiah. By returning the silver to them, Judas acknowledges their role in the conspiracy against Jesus. This act also underscores the religious leaders' complicity in the events leading to the crucifixion, as they prioritized their authority over recognizing the truth of Jesus's identity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> One of the twelve disciples of Jesus, known for betraying Jesus to the religious authorities for thirty pieces of silver. His remorse after the betrayal is a central focus of this verse. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, whose condemnation and crucifixion are pivotal events in Christian theology. His innocence and the injustice of His condemnation are underscored by Judas's remorse. 3. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests_and_elders.htm">Chief Priests and Elders</a> Religious leaders in Jerusalem who conspired to arrest and condemn Jesus. They represent the religious authority that sought to maintain power and control, even at the cost of justice. 4. <a href="/topical/t/thirty_pieces_of_silver.htm">Thirty Pieces of Silver</a> The price for which Judas betrayed Jesus, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy and symbolizing the value placed on Jesus's life by His betrayer. 5. <a href="/topical/r/remorse_of_judas.htm">Remorse of Judas</a> The emotional and spiritual turmoil Judas experiences upon realizing the gravity of his betrayal, leading him to return the blood money.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_betrayal.htm">The Consequences of Betrayal</a> Betrayal, especially of the innocent, carries severe consequences both spiritually and emotionally. Judas's remorse illustrates the heavy burden of guilt that follows such actions. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_remorse_vs._repentance.htm">The Nature of Remorse vs. Repentance</a> Judas's remorse did not lead to true repentance. True repentance involves a change of heart and turning back to God, whereas Judas's sorrow led to despair. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The events surrounding Judas's betrayal fulfill Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating the sovereignty of God and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_christ.htm">The Value of Christ</a> The thirty pieces of silver highlight the tragic undervaluation of Jesus by Judas. Believers are called to recognize and honor the infinite worth of Christ in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_religious_leaders.htm">The Role of Religious Leaders</a> The actions of the chief priests and elders serve as a warning against the misuse of religious authority and the danger of prioritizing power over truth and justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27</a> <a href="/q/what_did_judas_do_with_the_blood_money.htm">What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5).</a> <a href="/q/what_was_the_cause_of_judas's_death.htm">What was the cause of Judas's death?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_matthew_and_acts_differ_on_judas'_death.htm">Why do the accounts of Judas’ death in Matthew and Acts contradict each other?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_it_called_field_of_blood.htm">Why is the field called Field of Blood? Because the priests bought it with the blood money (Matthew 27:8) Because of the bloody death of Judas therein (Acts 1:19)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Then Judas, which had betrayed him.--Better, the betrayer. The Greek participle is in the present tense. The narrative which follows is found only in St. Matthew, but another version of the same facts is given in <a href="/acts/1-18.htm" title="Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels gushed out.">Acts 1:18</a>. Here, too, as in the case of Peter, we have to guess at motives. Had he looked for any other result than this? Was he hoping that his Lord, when forced to a decision, would assert His claim as the Christ, put forth His power, and triumph over His enemies, and that so he would gain at once the reward of treachery and the credit of having contributed to establish the Kingdom? This has been maintained by some eminent writers, and it is certainly possible, but the mere remorse of one who, after acting in the frenzy of criminal passion, sees the consequences of his deeds in all their horror, furnishes an adequate explanation of what follows.Repented himself.--The Greek word is not that commonly used for "repentance," as involving a change of mind and heart, but is rather "regret," a simple change of feeling. The coins which he had once gazed on and clutched at eagerly were now hateful in his sight, and their touch like that of molten metal from the furnace. He must get rid of them somehow. There is something terribly suggestive in the fact that here there were no tears as there had been in Peter's repentance.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 3-10. - Remorse and suicide of Judas, and the use made of the blood money. (Peculiar to St. Matthew; cf. <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Acts 1:18, 19</a>.) Verse 3. - Then. This transaction took place either when Jesus was being conducted to the Praetorium, or during the interview with Herod (<a href="/luke/23-7.htm">Luke 23:7-11</a>). A great number of the Sanhedrists had now withdrawn to the temple, and were sitting in conclave there. When he saw that he was condemned. He evidently had not contemplated the full consequences of his crime; he never expected that the Jewish rulers would proceed to such extremities. It is probable that, in his lust for gain and his loss of love for his Master, he had. thought of nothing but his own sordid interests, and now was appalled at the share which he had had in bringing to pass this awful result. The excuse made in modern days for Judas, that he wished only to force our Lord to exert his Divine power, and to declare himself Messiah, is refuted by one out of many considerations (see on Matthew 26:14). His remorse at this moment has to be accounted for. If he still believed in Christ's Divine commission, he would not have despaired of a happy result even after his condemnation, nay, even when he was hanging on the cross. Christ's power to deliver himself and to assume his Messianic position remained unimpaired by these seemingly adverse circumstances, and a believer would have waited for the end before he surrendered all hope. Judas's character is not bettered by considering that he did evil that good might come, or that he was led to his base course by the hope that his worldly interests would be improved by the establishment of Messiah's temporal kingdom. That he had now any desire or ambition for a place in a spiritual kingdom cannot be conceived, for he had evidently lost all faith in Jesus, and followed him only for the most sordid motives. Repented himself (μεταμεληθείς). This word (differing from μετανοέω, which expresses change of heart) denotes only a change of feeling, a desire that what has been done could be undone; this is not repentance in the Scripture sense; it springs not from love of God, it has not that character which calls for pardon. "Mark," says St. Chrysostom, "when it is that he feels remorse. When his sin was completed, and had received an accomplishment. For the devil is like this; he suffers not those who are careless to see the evil before this, lest he whom he has taken should repent. At least, when Jesus was saying so many things, he was not influenced, but when his offence was completed, then repentance came upon him, and not then profitably." Only now did he fully realize what he had done; in the light of his crime his conscience awoke and confounded him with vehement re-preaches: the object for which he had sinned seemed utterly unworthy and base; its attraction vanished when no longer pursued. Brought again (returned) the thirty pieces of silver. He had received the whole price for which he had bargained, but he could not retain the money now; it was a silent witness which he could not endure. He may have thought that he would throw away the guilt of his crime as he deprived himself of its wages, or that he could repair its consequences by this tardy restitution. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. Judas, Ἰούδας (Ioudas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2455.htm">Strong's 2455: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had betrayed Him, παραδιδοὺς (paradidous) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3860.htm">Strong's 3860: </a> From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. saw ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [Jesus] was condemned, κατεκρίθη (katekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2632.htm">Strong's 2632: </a> To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence. he was filled with remorse μεταμεληθεὶς (metamelētheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3338.htm">Strong's 3338: </a> From meta and the middle voice of melo; to care afterwards, i.e. Regret. [and] returned ἔστρεψεν (estrepsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4762.htm">Strong's 4762: </a> Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. thirty τριάκοντα (triakonta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5144.htm">Strong's 5144: </a> Thirty. The decade of treis; thirty. pieces of silver ἀργύρια (argyria) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_694.htm">Strong's 694: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῦσιν (archiereusin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. elders. πρεσβυτέροις (presbyterois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 27:3 Then Judas who betrayed him when he (Matt. 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