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NASB | John 13:27 After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus *said to him, "What you do, do quickly." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 13:27 After [Judas had taken] the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, "What you are going to do, do quickly [without delay]." |
Subject: Why did Jesus encourage to betray? |
Bible Note: Greetings Angel! Here is something I posted about this issue sometime ago! *************************************** One item that always led me to believe that Judas did not "truly" repent is the account of his throwing the money into the temple in Mt. 27:5. This verse says, "So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself." The reason this is relevant is that the word for temple is 'naos.' 'Naos' referred to the Holy of Holies in the Temple, not just the temple precincts. Therefore, I see his act as one of defiance and rebellion, not remorse or repentance. I realize v. 3 does use a word for remorse or repentance. However, it is not the normal word and seems to be used more for a change of mind rather than what we think of as true repentance. Either way, contrast Judas with Peter. Both sinned against Christ, but their responses were totally different. Peter went on to productive ministry and service. Judas defied God by throwing the money in the 'naos' and then ending his life. Personally, I don't see Judas' actions as being consistent with repentance. Would Christ have forgiven him? I believe so, if he had repented. **************************************** The reason the word for 'temple' is important is because it was an act of extreme consequence to go into the Holy of Holies. In fact, it carried the death penalty for all but the high priest. Judas' act of throwing the money into this holy place was a very revealing act! :-( Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |