John 12:4
New International Version
But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected,

New Living Translation
But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said,

English Standard Version
But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said,

Berean Standard Bible
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,

Berean Literal Bible
But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, being about to betray Him, says,

King James Bible
Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,

New King James Version
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said,

New American Standard Bible
But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, the one who intended to betray Him, said,

NASB 1995
But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, who was intending to betray Him, said,

NASB 1977
But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, who was intending to betray Him, said,

Legacy Standard Bible
But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, who was going to betray Him, said,

Amplified Bible
But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, the one who was going to betray Him, said,

Christian Standard Bible
Then one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot (who was about to betray him), said,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot (who was about to betray Him), said, “

American Standard Version
But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, that should betray him, saith,

Contemporary English Version
A disciple named Judas Iscariot was there. He was the one who was going to betray Jesus, and he asked,

English Revised Version
But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, which should betray him, saith,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray him, asked,

Good News Translation
One of Jesus' disciples, Judas Iscariot--the one who was going to betray him--said,

International Standard Version
But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, who was going to betray him, asked,

Majority Standard Bible
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, who was going to betray Him, asked,

NET Bible
But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was going to betray him) said,

New Heart English Bible
Then Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, who was to betray him,

Weymouth New Testament
Then said Judas (the Iscariot, one of the Twelve--the one who afterwards betrayed Jesus)

World English Bible
Then Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore one of His disciples—Judas Iscariot, of Simon, who is about to deliver Him up—says,

Berean Literal Bible
But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, being about to betray Him, says,

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore saith one of his disciples -- Judas Iscariot, of Simon, who is about to deliver him up --

Smith's Literal Translation
Then says one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, of Simon, being about to deliver him up,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, he that was about to betray him, said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was soon to betray him, said,

New American Bible
Then Judas the Iscariot, one [of] his disciples, and the one who would betray him, said,

New Revised Standard Version
But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Judas of Iscariot, one of his disciples, who was about to betray him, said,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Yehudah Scariota, one of the disciples, who was about to betray him, said:
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then said one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, who was about to deliver him up:

Godbey New Testament
Then Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, the one about to betray Him, says:

Haweis New Testament
Then said one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, who was preparing to betray him,

Mace New Testament
whereupon one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, who was to betray him,

Weymouth New Testament
Then said Judas (the Iscariot, one of the Twelve--the one who afterwards betrayed Jesus)

Worrell New Testament
But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, who was about to betray Him, says,

Worsley New Testament
Therefore said one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, who was about to betray Him,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Mary Anoints Jesus
3Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, 5“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”…

Cross References
Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Mark 14:10-11
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Luke 22:3-6
Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...

John 13:2
The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

John 13:21-30
After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ...

John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

John 18:2-5
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” ...

Acts 1:16-20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...

Acts 1:25
to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”

Matthew 10:4
Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Mark 3:19
and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Luke 6:16
Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Matthew 27:3-10
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Then said one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,

one.

1 Samuel 17:28,29
And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle…

Ecclesiastes 4:4
Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.

Judas Iscariot.

John 6:70,71
Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? …

John 13:2,26
And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; …

John 18:2-5
And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples…

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John 12
1. Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.
9. The people flock to see Lazarus.
10. The chief priests consult to kill him.
12. Jesus rides into Jerusalem.
20. Greeks desire to see Jesus.
23. He foretells his death.
37. The people are generally blinded;
42. yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;
44. therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.














But one of His disciples
This phrase introduces a contrast, highlighting that among the followers of Jesus, there was one who stood apart in his intentions. The Greek word for "disciples" is μαθητής (mathētēs), meaning a learner or pupil. Discipleship in the first-century Jewish context involved a deep commitment to follow and emulate the teacher. This phrase sets the stage for the tension between true discipleship and betrayal.

Judas Iscariot
Judas is identified by name, and his surname "Iscariot" is often thought to mean "man of Kerioth," a town in Judea, suggesting his Judean origin. This distinguishes him from the other disciples, who were primarily Galilean. Historically, Judas has been a figure of intrigue and infamy, representing the ultimate betrayal. His name has become synonymous with treachery, and his actions are pivotal in the Passion narrative.

who was going to betray Him
This phrase foreshadows the impending betrayal, a critical event in the Gospel narrative. The Greek word for "betray" is παραδίδωμι (paradidōmi), which means to hand over or deliver up. This term is used throughout the New Testament to describe the act of delivering Jesus to the authorities. The phrase underscores the gravity of Judas's actions and the fulfillment of prophetic scripture, as seen in Psalm 41:9, which speaks of betrayal by a close friend.

asked
The act of asking here is significant. The Greek word used is λέγω (legō), which means to say or speak. In this context, it implies a questioning or challenging attitude. Judas's question, which follows in the subsequent verses, reveals his inner conflict and foreshadows his ultimate decision to betray Jesus. This moment is a turning point, illustrating the tension between outward appearances and inner intentions.

(4) Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot.--Comp. Notes on John 6:70-71. St. Matthew tells us that the question was asked by "the disciples;" St. Mark, that it was asked by "certain persons;" St. John remembers that it was Judas who spoke, and he remembers that his words were characteristic of the man (John 12:6). He implies by the form in which he relates these words, that he spoke for himself, and that the others did not join in his feeling.

Verse 4. - But Judas the Iscariot, one of his disciples, who was about to betray him, said. The speaker here is singled out by name. Matthew refers the speech to the disciples generally, in whom the suggestion of Judas had stirred up (without guile or blame on their part) a not unnatural inquiry. Mark says "some" murmured to themselves, "Why this waste?" (loss, destruction). John (without the malice which Renan has attributed to the writer) mentions the source of the suggestion, "Judas Iscariot, Simon's son." The word Σίμωνος, contained in T.R., is omitted here in the best texts. The fact that he was the traitor, being one of the well-known and awful events of the gospel history when John wrote some half a century later, might well be introduced by the evangelist, with no other than a purely historical motive.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

disciples,
μαθητῶν (mathētōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

Judas
Ἰούδας (Ioudas)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2455: Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.

Iscariot,
Ἰσκαριώτης (Iskariōtēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2469: Iscariot, surname of Judas. Of Hebrew origin; inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes, an epithet of Judas the traitor.

who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

was going
μέλλων (mellōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.

to betray
παραδιδόναι (paradidonai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

Him,
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

asked,
Λέγει (Legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.


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