Matthew 27:1-5

1When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) conferred together against Jesus, [plotting how] to put Him to death [since under Roman rule they had no power to execute anyone];

2so they bound Him, and led Him away and handed Him over to Pilate the governor [of Judea, who had the authority to condemn prisoners to death].

3When Judas, His betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was gripped with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,

4saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They replied, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!”

5And throwing the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary, he left; and went away and hanged himself.