KJV ORIGINAL
Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's when Satan got into Judas Iscariot's head, and this was one of Jesus's twelve closest friends.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even people in your inner circle can turn on you when they let darkness in.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse describes the moment when Satan enters Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' twelve disciples, marking the beginning of his betrayal that would lead to Jesus' arrest. This event occurs during the Last Supper in Jerusalem, amid the growing tension of Passover week when religious leaders were plotting against Jesus. It reflects the spiritual warfare present in the biblical narrative, showing how human weakness can align with evil forces.
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