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What the Bible Says About Traitor

Overview

The Bible addresses traitor across 35 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John, Luke and Matthew. Closely related themes include Betrayal, Prisoners, Gethsemane and Persecution. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Judas Iscariot and Caiaphas.

Key Bible verses about traitor

New Testament

Matthew

Matthew 26:14

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Matthew 26:15

And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

Matthew 26:16

And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

Matthew 26:46

Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

Matthew 26:47

And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Matthew 26:48

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Matthew 26:49

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Matthew 26:50

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Luke

Luke 22:3

Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

Luke 22:4

And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

Luke 22:5

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

Luke 22:6

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. in the: or, without tumult

Luke 22:21

But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

Luke 22:22

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

Luke 22:23

And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

Luke 22:47

And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

Luke 22:48

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

John

John 13:2

And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;

John 13:27

And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

John 13:28

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

John 13:29

For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

John 13:30

He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

John 18:2

And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

John 18:3

Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

John 18:4

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

John 18:5

They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

John 18:6

As soon then as he had said unto them I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.

John 18:7

Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.

John 18:8

Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:

John 18:13

And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. year: year. And Annas sent Christ bound unto Caiaphas the high priest

People in the Bible and traitor

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying traitor for yourself

  • Begin with Matthew 26:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how John, Luke and Matthew each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus, Judas Iscariot and Caiaphas and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Betrayal, Prisoners, Gethsemane and Persecution.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about traitor?

The Bible addresses traitor across 35 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John, Luke and Matthew. Closely related themes include Betrayal, Prisoners, Gethsemane and Persecution. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Judas Iscariot and Caiaphas.

How many Bible verses are about traitor?

The Bible references traitor in 35 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention traitor?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 26:14: “Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,”

Which people in the Bible are associated with traitor?

Jesus, Judas Iscariot and Caiaphas.

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