Matthew 27:3-7 The Betrayal and Crucifixion of Jesus

3 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders.

4 “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.”
“What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.”

5 So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

6 The chief priests picked up the coins and said, “It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”

7 So they decided to use the money to buy the potter’s field as a burial place for foreigners.

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Meaning of Matthew 27:3-7

In Matthew 27:3, Judas's deep remorse for betraying Jesus underscores the weight of human conscience and the devastating impact of guilt. Despite his despair, this moment highlights the boundless grace available through Christ, urging believers to seek forgiveness and redemption instead of succumbing to regret.

Cross References for Matthew 27:3-7

2 Corinthians 7:10 - Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:10

Job 20:5 - that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment. Click to read the verse Job 20:5 Click to read the verse Job 20:5

Matthew 10:4 - Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:4

Mark 14:10-11 - Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. Click to read the verse Mark 14:10-11 Click to read the verse Mark 14:10-11

Luke 22:47-48 - Jesus Arrested While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, o... Click to read the verse Luke 22:47-48 Click to read the verse Luke 22:47-48

John 13:2 - The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Si... Click to read the verse John 13:2 Click to read the verse John 13:2

John 18:3 - So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief ... Click to read the verse John 18:3 Click to read the verse John 18:3

Matthew 26:47-50 - Jesus Arrested While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a l... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:47-50 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:47-50

John 13:27 - As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. “What you are about to do, do quickly,... Click to read the verse John 13:27 Click to read the verse John 13:27

Job 20:15-29 - He will spit out the riches he swallowed; God will make his stomach vomit them up. Click to read the verse Job 20:15-29 Click to read the verse Job 20:15-29

Matthew 26:14-16 - Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the c... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:14-16 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:14-16

Luke 22:2-6 - and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus... Click to read the verse Luke 22:2-6 Click to read the verse Luke 22:2-6

Matthew 26:14 - Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the c... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:14

Mark 10:22 - At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Click to read the verse Mark 10:22 Click to read the verse Mark 10:22

Mark 14:43-46 - Jesus Arrested Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crow... Click to read the verse Mark 14:43-46 Click to read the verse Mark 14:43-46