Mark 3:19
And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ἰούδαν
Judas
G2455
Ἰούδαν
Judas
Strong's:
G2455
Word #:
2 of 11
judas (i.e., jehudah), the name of ten israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region
Ἰσκαριώτην,
Iscariot
G2469
Ἰσκαριώτην,
Iscariot
Strong's:
G2469
Word #:
3 of 11
inhabitant of kerioth; iscariotes (i.e., keriothite), an epithet of judas the traitor
ὃς
which
G3739
ὃς
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
4 of 11
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 11
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἔρχονται
they went
G2064
ἔρχονται
they went
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
9 of 11
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
Cross References
Matthew 26:47And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.John 13:2And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;John 6:64But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.John 6:71He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
Historical Context
Judas served as treasurer (John 12:6; 13:29), suggesting trustworthiness. His betrayal for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16) fulfilled prophecy (Zechariah 11:12-13). His suicide (Matthew 27:3-5; Acts 1:18-19) demonstrated despair without repentance. Why did Jesus choose Judas knowing he would betray? To fulfill Scripture and demonstrate sovereign control. Judas' presence warns against presuming salvation based on religious association. His apostasy demonstrates hardness despite evidence.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Judas' betrayal warn against presuming salvation based on external religious association?
- What distinguishes genuine faith from mere proximity to Jesus?
- How does Jesus' foreknowledge demonstrate sovereign control over redemptive history?
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Analysis & Commentary
The list concludes: 'Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him.' This ominous note reminds that evil infiltrated Jesus' inner circle from beginning. 'Iscariot' likely means 'man of Kerioth' or possibly 'sicarius' (dagger-man). The phrase 'which also betrayed him' uses παραδίδωμι, meaning 'handed over'—same verb describing Jesus 'delivered up' to death (Romans 4:25; 8:32). Judas' betrayal demonstrates proximity to Jesus doesn't guarantee salvation—external association differs from heart transformation.