Biblical explanation
John says: “Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot” (). Matthew records that Judas approached the chief priests: “What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you?” (). They gave him thirty pieces of silver. Jesus knew Judas would betray Him. . The betrayal therefore involved: Satanic influence Greed Deliberate choice Rejection of Jesus The Bible never presents Judas as merely an innocent victim of supernatural control.
In brief
John says: “Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot” ().
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