KJV ORIGINAL
And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus's own twelve disciples, went to the chief priests to sell him out.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the betrayal comes from the people closest to you.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse occurs during the final days of Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem, specifically in the lead-up to his arrest and crucifixion. Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' twelve disciples, decides to betray him by approaching the chief priests, who were the religious leaders opposed to Jesus' teachings and growing influence. This event reflects the broader historical tensions between Jesus and the Jewish authorities, set against the backdrop of the Passover festival.
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