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Luke 22:3
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Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
2and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.3Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.4And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Then entered Satan into Judas - The devil filled the heart of Judas with avarice; and that infamous passion led him to commit the crime here specified. This at once accounts for the whole of this most unprincipled and unnatural transaction. None but a devil, or he who is possessed by one, could have been guilty of it: - let the living lay this to heart. A minister of the Gospel, who is a lover of money, is constantly betraying the interests of Christ. He cannot serve two masters; and while his heart is possessed with the love of self, the love of God and zeal for perishing souls cannot dwell in him. What Satan could not do by the envy and malice of the high priests and Pharisees, he effects by Judas, a false and fallen minister of the Gospel of God. None are so dangerous to the interests of Christianity as persons of this stamp.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Then entered Satan, &c.--but not yet in the full sense. The awful stages of it were these: (1) Covetousness being his master--passion, the Lord let it reveal itself and gather strength by entrusting him with "the bag" (Joh 12:6), as treasurer to Himself and the Twelve. (2) In the discharge of that most sacred trust he became "a thief," appropriating its contents from time to time to his own use. Satan, seeing this door into his heart standing wide open, determines to enter by it, but cautiously (Co2 2:11); first merely "putting it into his heart to betray Him" (Joh 13:2), suggesting the thought to him that by this means he might enrich himself. (3) This thought was probably converted into a settled purpose by what took place in Simon's house at Bethany. (See Mat 26:6, and see on Joh 12:4-8.) (4) Starting back, perhaps, or mercifully held back, for some time, the determination to carry it into immediate effect was not consummated till, sitting at the paschal supper, "Satan entered into him" (see on Joh 13:27), and conscience, effectually stifled, only rose again to be his tormentor. What lessons in all this for every one (Eph 4:27; Jam 4:7; Pe1 5:8-9)!
John Gill Bible Commentary
Then entered Satan into Judas,.... At the same time that the sanhedrim were sitting, and consulting about the death of Christ, Satan, or the adversary, as the word signifies, the devil, who is the enemy of the Messiah, the woman's seed, entered into Judas; not corporeally, as he did into those that were possessed by him; but he entered "into his heart", as the Ethiopic version renders it; he put it into his heart to betray him, as it is said in Joh 13:2 he stirred up, and worked upon the corruptions of his heart; suggested evil things to his mind, and baited his temptations agreeable to his malice and covetousness: and this man was surnamed Iscariot; to distinguish him from another apostle of the same name; concerning this his surname; see Gill on Mat 10:4, See Gill on Joh 13:2. Being of the number of the twelve; apostles, or disciples of Jesus, as the Persic version reads, and which is an aggravation of his sin: now this being two days before the passover, shows, that the sop which Judas took, after which the devil entered into him, Joh 13:27 could not be the passover sop, but was the sop he ate at the supper in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, so long before it.
Luke 22:3
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
2and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.3Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.4And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.
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Studies in Zechariah 10 Zechariah 11:
By John W. Bramhall75053:34ZEC 11:1ZEC 11:15LUK 19:41LUK 22:3In this sermon, the speaker discusses the judgment of God upon Israel due to their disobedience. The speaker emphasizes that God protected his people and directed his favor towards them, but eventually dealt with them to break them apart. The ministry of the good shepherd, represented by Jesus, is mentioned, highlighting his care for his people. The speaker also mentions the complete desolation and judgment that swept through the land of Palestine, leading to the destruction and scattering of the people. The distinction between the "flock of slaughter" and the "poor of the flock" is also explained.
Day 84, 1 Corinthians 2
By David Servant0PRO 11:2LUK 22:3ACT 17:161CO 1:261CO 2:11CO 2:71CO 2:13EPH 3:10COL 1:16David Servant delves into Paul's ministry in Corinth, emphasizing the contrast between human wisdom and the divine revelation of the gospel. Paul's focus on preaching Jesus Christ and Him crucified, rather than relying on persuasive words of wisdom, highlights the power of God over the wisdom of men. Believers are portrayed as possessing a hidden wisdom from God, predestined for their glory, which includes forgiveness, spiritual rebirth, and a heavenly home. The importance of humility in receiving God's wisdom is underscored, as pride hinders true wisdom and aligns with worldly wisdom. Paul's reference to the rulers of this age possibly alludes to demonic spiritual rulers who unwittingly played a role in Christ's redemptive sacrifice, outwitted by God's divine plan.
Homily 82 on Matthew
By St. John Chrysostom0EZK 33:8MAT 26:26LUK 22:31CO 10:161CO 11:27John Chrysostom preaches on the significance of the Last Supper, emphasizing the solemnity and importance of partaking in the body and blood of Christ. He highlights the betrayal of Judas, the need for humility and faith, and the warning against partaking unworthily. Chrysostom stresses the unity believers have with Christ through the sacrament, urging vigilance, purity, and reverence during communion. He addresses both recipients and ministers, emphasizing the responsibility to discern and safeguard the sanctity of the Eucharist, urging the exclusion of those living in open sin from partaking in the mysteries.
The Soul, the Spirit and the Evil Spiritual Powers
By T. Austin-Sparks0Spiritual WarfareIdentity in ChristLUK 22:3JHN 10:10ACT 26:18ROM 8:372CO 10:3EPH 6:122TH 2:11HEB 11:31JN 4:4JUD 1:6T. Austin-Sparks addresses the complex relationship between the soul, spirit, and evil spiritual powers, emphasizing that while the soul can be influenced by demonic forces, true identity and victory for believers lie in their spiritual union with God through Christ. He explains that many suffer from mental and physical afflictions that can lead to feelings of despair and self-doubt, but these do not define their status as children of God. Sparks distinguishes between demon domination and possession, warning that the enemy seeks to exploit the soul's vulnerabilities. Ultimately, he encourages believers to recognize their spiritual reality and the power of Christ over all evil forces, asserting that true service and warfare are rooted in this spiritual understanding.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Then entered Satan into Judas - The devil filled the heart of Judas with avarice; and that infamous passion led him to commit the crime here specified. This at once accounts for the whole of this most unprincipled and unnatural transaction. None but a devil, or he who is possessed by one, could have been guilty of it: - let the living lay this to heart. A minister of the Gospel, who is a lover of money, is constantly betraying the interests of Christ. He cannot serve two masters; and while his heart is possessed with the love of self, the love of God and zeal for perishing souls cannot dwell in him. What Satan could not do by the envy and malice of the high priests and Pharisees, he effects by Judas, a false and fallen minister of the Gospel of God. None are so dangerous to the interests of Christianity as persons of this stamp.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Then entered Satan, &c.--but not yet in the full sense. The awful stages of it were these: (1) Covetousness being his master--passion, the Lord let it reveal itself and gather strength by entrusting him with "the bag" (Joh 12:6), as treasurer to Himself and the Twelve. (2) In the discharge of that most sacred trust he became "a thief," appropriating its contents from time to time to his own use. Satan, seeing this door into his heart standing wide open, determines to enter by it, but cautiously (Co2 2:11); first merely "putting it into his heart to betray Him" (Joh 13:2), suggesting the thought to him that by this means he might enrich himself. (3) This thought was probably converted into a settled purpose by what took place in Simon's house at Bethany. (See Mat 26:6, and see on Joh 12:4-8.) (4) Starting back, perhaps, or mercifully held back, for some time, the determination to carry it into immediate effect was not consummated till, sitting at the paschal supper, "Satan entered into him" (see on Joh 13:27), and conscience, effectually stifled, only rose again to be his tormentor. What lessons in all this for every one (Eph 4:27; Jam 4:7; Pe1 5:8-9)!
John Gill Bible Commentary
Then entered Satan into Judas,.... At the same time that the sanhedrim were sitting, and consulting about the death of Christ, Satan, or the adversary, as the word signifies, the devil, who is the enemy of the Messiah, the woman's seed, entered into Judas; not corporeally, as he did into those that were possessed by him; but he entered "into his heart", as the Ethiopic version renders it; he put it into his heart to betray him, as it is said in Joh 13:2 he stirred up, and worked upon the corruptions of his heart; suggested evil things to his mind, and baited his temptations agreeable to his malice and covetousness: and this man was surnamed Iscariot; to distinguish him from another apostle of the same name; concerning this his surname; see Gill on Mat 10:4, See Gill on Joh 13:2. Being of the number of the twelve; apostles, or disciples of Jesus, as the Persic version reads, and which is an aggravation of his sin: now this being two days before the passover, shows, that the sop which Judas took, after which the devil entered into him, Joh 13:27 could not be the passover sop, but was the sop he ate at the supper in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, so long before it.