14 Then one of the Twelve-the one called Judas Iscariot-went to the chief priests
14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
14 Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
14 That is when one of the Twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the cabal of high priests
14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
14 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 26:14
Commentary on Matthew 26:14-16
(Read Matthew 26:14-16)
There were but twelve called apostles, and one of them was like a devil; surely we must never expect any society to be quite pure on this side heaven. The greater profession men make of religion, the greater opportunity they have of doing mischief, if their hearts be not right with God. Observe, that Christ's own disciple, who knew so well his doctrine and manner of his life, and was false to him, could not charge him with any thing criminal, though it would have served to justify his treachery. What did Judas want? Was not he welcome wherever his Master was? Did he not fare as Christ fared? It is not the lack, but the love of money, that is the root of all evil. After he had made that wicked bargain, Judas had time to repent, and to revoke it; but when lesser acts of dishonesty have hardened the conscience men do without hesitation that which is more shameful.