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What was the primary monetary incentive for Judas's betrayal of Jesus?
What was the primary monetary incentive for Judas's betrayal of Jesus?
- A royal pardon
- Thirty pieces of silver (correct)
- Fifty pieces of gold
- One hundred denarii
Which of the following is NOT suggested as a potential motive for Judas's betrayal in the provided content?
Which of the following is NOT suggested as a potential motive for Judas's betrayal in the provided content?
- A desire for Jesus to overthrow the Roman government through military force
- Fear of reprisal from the Roman authorities (correct)
- Greed and theft from the group's funds
- Disappointment with Jesus's peaceful methods
According to the content, which Gospel writer(s) suggests that Satan influenced Judas's betrayal of Jesus?
According to the content, which Gospel writer(s) suggests that Satan influenced Judas's betrayal of Jesus?
- Matthew and Mark only
- Only Matthew
- Mark and John
- Luke and John only (correct)
Aside from direct monetary gain, which potential motivator for Judas's betrayal connects to his reaction to Mary's use of expensive perfume?
Aside from direct monetary gain, which potential motivator for Judas's betrayal connects to his reaction to Mary's use of expensive perfume?
What do some scholars believe Judas' political leanings might have been that influenced his disappointment with Jesus?
What do some scholars believe Judas' political leanings might have been that influenced his disappointment with Jesus?
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Judas's Betrayal
Judas's Betrayal
Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
Motivations of Judas
Motivations of Judas
Judas's motivations included theft, dissatisfaction, and possible possession.
Thirty Pieces of Silver
Thirty Pieces of Silver
The price Judas received for betraying Jesus, symbolizing low value.
Zealot Expectations
Zealot Expectations
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Satan's Influence
Satan's Influence
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Study Notes
Judas's Betrayal of Jesus
- Judas was paid thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus.
- Saint John suggests Judas was a thief.
- Judas may have been resentful of Jesus' methods, wanting a more militant Messiah.
- Another possibility is that Satan influenced Judas.
- Judas's actions are also motivated by a need for money.
- The price of a slave was thirty pieces of silver.
- Judas's grumbling regarding Mary anointing Jesus' feet implies a fondness for money.
- This contradicts Jesus' nonviolent and forgiving teachings.
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