KJV ORIGINAL
And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From that moment on, he was actively looking for the perfect chance to turn Jesus in.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the person closest to you is already planning their exit.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse describes the moment when Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' twelve disciples, decides to betray him after agreeing to it for thirty pieces of silver, as part of the events leading to Jesus' arrest. This occurs during the Passion Week in first-century Judea under Roman rule, where religious leaders were plotting against Jesus amid growing tensions. It reflects the biblical theme of human betrayal fulfilling prophecy, as seen in the Old Testament.
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