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NASB | John 13:11 For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said, "Not all of you are clean." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 13:11 For He knew who was going to betray Him; for that reason He said, "Not all of you are clean." |
Bible Question: I have a question and I'm not quite sure if its appropriate to ask. I was watching the History channel last night and they had a special on Judas Iscariot. I've always had a question about the betrayal. In John 13, Jesus knew that Judas was going to betray him. Judas did exactly what Jesus said one of his disciples was going to do. If Judas was born for that purpose to betray Jesus so he could die for us, does that mean that Judas went to heaven or hell because he fulfilled what had to be done for our salvation? Or am I thinking too hard about this situation? |
Bible Answer: Dear myah, I too watched the History channel show lastnight on Judas. I don't think there is such a thing as an inappropriate question when you are searching for truth and understanding in God's word but I do know that Judas is a hot topic which bothers many if they have to think about Judas not being in hell. The plain basic fact is that Scripture does not plainly and clearly state that Judas went to hell know matter how many people want him there it is only speculation. Speculation I don't personally agree with. You state,"Judas did exactly what Jesus said one of his disciples was going to do." To this I agree and also that Jesus even told Judas when it was time for him to deliver Him up and sent Judas(John13:27) to fulfill the prophecy of the OT. The Greek word for betray in John 13:11 is paradidomi meaning to surrender, i.e. yield up, intrust, transmit. So by definition we can say Judas yielded up or intrusted Jesus to the High Priest. Why would Judas do this knowing that the High Priest was seeking the life of Jesus? I believe Judas delivered up Jesus because he was deceived. I believe Judas believed that Jesus was indeed the Messiah and that if he could get Jesus and the High Priest together that Jesus would take His rightful place. Judas also knew that it was the time of the Passover and that there are to be no trials during the time of the Passover and I believe Judas thought Jesus would be ok. The reality of the matter is that the High Priest and the others with him did indeed have a trial, which by the way is punishable by death if done during Passover, however the High Priest broke the law and even had Jesus sentenced to die by crucifixion. Upon sentencing of Jesus, I believe Judas was outraged and this is when he went to the High Priest and told him they have shed innocent blood and Judas repented and gave back the pieces of silver. Then the story goes, that Judas went and hanged himself. Usually when someone is hung they are hung by the neck. When someone is hung by the neck they usually fall feet first, thus suffocating or breaking the neck. But then you have Judas. The text says he fell headlong(head first) and that his guts burst out. I keep going over in my head how someone can fall headfirst when they hang themself and I just don't see how that could happen. They say the rope or knot in the rope slipped. Was the rope around his neck or his feet? Then we hear he hit a rock while falling and that is how his guts burst. I don't think so because it is not written that way but many accept this teaching? Think about this, Judas, the only disciple that stuck by Jesus through the trial, eventhough he delivered Him up, knew the law. Judas(the only disciple from the tribe of Judah) knew that it was unlawful for the trial and upon the sentencing of Jesus told the High Priest that it was unlawful and punishable by death and that all those who were a part of the trial were guilty of breaking their own laws they hold so dear. What do you think happened next? The High Priest and the others with him were scared Jesus was going to take away their standing and place in the temple and the temple too and they premeditated murder on Jesus what do you think happened to Judas when he told them he would expose what they had done on the Passover? Search the Scriptures, it is there. I onced heard the apparent suicide of Judas likened to the guy who commited suicide by shooting himself in the back of the head six times and I agree, smells fishy to me. Judas is made out to be the bad guy yet why is he the only disciple that never forsake or separated himself from Jesus publicly. There are many truths that have been corrupted by the teaching of man and it is our job to read the Bible for ourselves so we know how to stand on our own when the evil one comes knocking and offering false blessing. Remember Jesus in all the temptations always started with "it is written" and quoted the law written in the book of Deuteronomy. By saying what I have said here, will make me a very unpopular person, but in the name of Jesus and the love of the truth this is what I believe with my whole heart and to accept that Judas is in hell without Scripture clearly and plainly saying so makes me ask why do those who say Judas went to hell need him there? Bless you, Love Fountain 2 Sam 22:26-29 26 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright. 27 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury. 28 And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down. 29 For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness. |