And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.
When they heard what Judas was offering, they were thrilled and promised to pay him for it. So Judas started looking for the perfect moment to hand Jesus over to them.
Judas went from follower to sellout, and the religious leaders were more than happy to pay for betrayal.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse describes the moment when Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' twelve disciples, agrees to betray him to the chief priests in exchange for money. This event takes place during the Passion Week, as Jesus is in Jerusalem for the Passover celebration, and the religious leaders are plotting to arrest him discreetly to avoid stirring up the crowds. The promise of payment reflects the cultural and economic temptations of the time, highlighting how personal greed could lead to betrayal within Jesus' inner circle.
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