Revised Literal Translation
Matthew 27:3
3Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
Matthew 27:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
- New International Version (NIV)When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
Context of Matthew 27:3
1When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. 5And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.
Read all of Matthew 27Matthew 27:3 word by word
Τότε ἰδὼν Ἰούδας ὁ παραδιδοὺς αὐτὸν ὅτι κατεκρίθη, μεταμεληθεὶς ἔστρεψεν τὰ τριάκοντα ἀργύρια τοῖς ἀρχιερεῦσιν καὶ πρεσβυτέροιςRead the interlinear
- Thenτότεtote · thenG5119
- JudasἸούδαςIoudas · JudasG2455
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- which had betrayedπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
- himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- when he sawὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
- thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
- he was condemnedκατακρίνωkatakrinō · to condemnG2632
- repented himselfμεταμέλλομαιmetamellomai · to repentG3338
- and brought againἀποστρέφωapostrephō · to turn awayG654
- the thirtyτριάκονταtriakonta · thirtyG5144
- pieces of silverἀργύριονargurion · moneyG694
- to the chief priestsἀρχιερεύςarchiereus · high-priestG749
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- eldersπρεσβύτεροςpresbuteros · elder (leader)G4245
Cross-references for Matthew 27:3
- Matthew 26:14Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
- Mark 14:10And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
- Luke 22:2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
- John 13:2And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;
- John 18:3Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
- Job 20:5That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
- 2 Corinthians 7:10For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Commentaries on Matthew 27:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Judas - when he saw that he was condemned, repented - There is much of the wisdom and goodness of God to be seen in this part of Judas's conduct. Had our Lord been condemned to death on the evidence of one of his own disciples, it would have furnished infidels with a strong argument against Christ and the Christian religion. "One of his own disciples, knowing the whole imposture, declared it to the Jewish rulers, in consequence of which he was put to…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Then Judas, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself - This shows that Judas did not suppose that the affair would have resulted in this calamitous manner. He probably expected that Jesus would work a miracle to deliver himself, and not suffer this condemnation to come upon him. When he saw him taken, bound, tried, and condemned - when he saw that all probability that he would deliver himself was taken away - he was overwhelmed with…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3Judas felt deep remorse (the Greek word metamelomai), but he did not repent (the Greek word metanoeō). Repentance would have changed his heart and led to obedience and a relationship with God through faith.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-10Mr 15:1; Lu 23:1; Joh 18:28). Jesus Led Away to Pilate (Mt 27:1, 2). For the exposition of this portion, see on Joh 18:28, &c. Remorse and Suicide of Judas (Mt 27:3-10). This portion is peculiar to Matthew. On the progress of guilt in the traitor, see on Mr 14:1-11; Joh 13:21-30. 3. Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned--The condemnation, even though not unexpected, might well fill him with horror. But perhaps this unhappy…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 27
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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