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Luke 22:5

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Berean Standard Bible

They were delighted and agreed to give him money.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

Bible in Basic English

And they were glad, and undertook to give him money.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

Free Bible Version

They were delighted, and offered him money.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they were glad, and agreed to giue him money.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

One Unity Resource Bible

They were glad, and agreed to give him money.

Translation for Translators

They were pleased that he wanted to do that. They offered to give him money for doing it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They were glad, and agreed to give him money.

Noah Webster Bible

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

World English Bible

They were glad, and agreed to give him money.

Young's Literal Translation

and they rejoiced, and covenanted to give him money,

Context

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus

⁴And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.⁵They were delighted and agreed to give him money.⁶Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.

Summary

In Luke 22:5, Judas Iscariot agrees to betray Jesus for a sum of money. This verse highlights the tragic betrayal of Jesus by one of His own disciples, revealing the greed and deceit in Judas' heart. It foreshadows the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion and serves as a reminder of the consequences of betraying trust and choosing worldly gain over loyalty and faithfulness. Judas' actions ultimately fulfill the prophecy of Scripture, demonstrating the sovereignty of God even in the midst of human betrayal.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

They - covenanted to give him money - Matthew says thirty pieces, or staters, of silver, about 4. 10s. English, the common price of the meanest slave. See the note on Mat 26:15.

Luke 22:5

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus

⁴And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.⁵They were delighted and agreed to give him money.⁶Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.

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Berean Standard Bible

They were delighted and agreed to give him money.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

Bible in Basic English

And they were glad, and undertook to give him money.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

Free Bible Version

They were delighted, and offered him money.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they were glad, and agreed to giue him money.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

One Unity Resource Bible

They were glad, and agreed to give him money.

Translation for Translators

They were pleased that he wanted to do that. They offered to give him money for doing it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They were glad, and agreed to give him money.

Noah Webster Bible

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

World English Bible

They were glad, and agreed to give him money.

Young's Literal Translation

and they rejoiced, and covenanted to give him money,