KJV ORIGINAL
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then one of the twelve disciples, Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even those closest to you can choose betrayal over loyalty.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during the events of Passion Week, shortly after Jesus had predicted that one of his disciples would betray him. Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus, approaches the chief priests to initiate the betrayal, which was part of the growing conspiracy against Jesus by religious leaders in Jerusalem. This moment highlights the tension between Jesus' ministry and the opposition from the Jewish authorities.
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