KJV ORIGINAL
And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They were absolutely thrilled and agreed to pay him for it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the worst betrayals come with a price tag attached.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse refers to the chief priests and scribes who were pleased when Judas Iscariot offered to betray Jesus, as they had been plotting his arrest to avoid stirring up the crowds during the Passover festival. This event took place in first-century Jerusalem under Roman occupation, where religious leaders feared both Jesus' growing popularity and potential backlash from his followers. It underscores the political and religious tensions that led to Jesus' crucifixion.
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