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Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus?

Give reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus.

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Maurice
(i) He had little faith in Jesus.

(ii) He was motivated by the greed for money.

(iii) He expected material benefits from Jesus' Kingdom that was to be established.

(iv) He could have been an informer of the Jewish leaders.

(v) He may have been overcome by the power of evil.

(vi) He expected Jesus to be political Messiah to deliver them from the Roman oppression.

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Give the reasons why Judas betrayed Jesus.

- He did not understand the spiritual nature of Jesus, Messiah ship
- He thought Jesus had come as apolitical messiah and therefore felt disappointed.
- Since he was promised payment of 30 pieces of silver by the high priest he was motivated
by the love for money.
- Judas could also have been an informer of the Jewish religious authorities.
- He lacked the moral; courage to stand before Jesus in times of tribulation.
- He had weak faith.
- It was God’s will for the fulfillment of the scriptures.
- He was tempted by Satan.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 14, 2017 at 14:21

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