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Mark 3:19
and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Mark 3:19 concludes a narrative list of Jesus’ twelve appointed disciples, immediately following the enumeration of the other eleven in Mark 3:18. The moment occurs during the initial commissioning of the Twelve before Jesus begins his public ministry in Galilee.
The words — The Greek phrase ὃς καὶ παρέδωκεν αὐτόν (hos kai paredōken auton) translates literally as "who also betrayed Him." The verb παρέδωκεν (paredōken) carries the concrete sense of handing over or delivering someone into another's power.
The thread — This identification of Judas as the betrayer runs through Matthew 26:14, Matthew 26:47, and Matthew 27:3, where the same figure negotiates with the chief priests, arrives with armed guards, and returns the thirty pieces of silver after Jesus is condemned.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that betrayal was embedded within the inner circle of Jesus’ chosen followers from the outset. It demands recognition that the narrative of the cross includes complicity among those formally appointed to walk with him.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.
Cross-references
- Matthew 26:14 Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
- Matthew 26:47 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
- Matthew 27:3 When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
- John 6:64 However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)
- John 6:71 He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
- John 12:4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,
- John 13:2 The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
- John 13:26 Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.
- Acts 1:16 “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.