Luke 22:3
New International Version
Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve.

New Living Translation
Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples,

English Standard Version
Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.

Berean Literal Bible
And Satan entered into Judas the one being called Iscariot, being of the number of the Twelve.

King James Bible
Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

New King James Version
Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve.

New American Standard Bible
And Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who belonged to the number of the twelve.

NASB 1995
And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, belonging to the number of the twelve.

NASB 1977
And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, belonging to the number of the twelve.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, who belonged to the number of the twelve.

Amplified Bible
Then Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve [disciples].

Christian Standard Bible
Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, who was numbered among the Twelve.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, who was numbered among the Twelve.

American Standard Version
And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

Contemporary English Version
Then Satan entered the heart of Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve apostles.

English Revised Version
And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles.

Good News Translation
Then Satan entered into Judas, called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples.

International Standard Version
But Satan went into Judas called Iscariot, who belonged to the circle of the Twelve.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.

NET Bible
Then Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve.

New Heart English Bible
Satan entered into Judas, who was called Iscariot, who was numbered with the twelve.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Satan entered into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

Weymouth New Testament
Satan, however, entered into Judas (the man called Iscariot)

World English Bible
Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Satan entered into Judas, who is surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the Twelve,

Berean Literal Bible
And Satan entered into Judas the one being called Iscariot, being of the number of the Twelve.

Young's Literal Translation
And the Adversary entered into Judas, who is surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Satan came into Judas called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Satan entered into Judas, who was surnamed Iscariot, one of the twelve.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Satan entered into Judas, who was surnamed Iscariot, one of the twelve.

New American Bible
Then Satan entered into Judas, the one surnamed Iscariot, who was counted among the Twelve,

New Revised Standard Version
Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But Satan had taken possession of Judas who is called of Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Satan had entered Yehuda, who is called Skariota, he who had been of the number of the twelve.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But Satan entered into Judas surnamed Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.

Godbey New Testament
And Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

Haweis New Testament
Then entered Satan into Judas called Iscariot, though he was of the number of the twelve.

Mace New Testament
now satan had inspired Judas surnam'd Iscariot, one of the twelve, what to do.

Weymouth New Testament
Satan, however, entered into Judas (the man called Iscariot)

Worrell New Testament
And Satan entered into Judas, the one called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve;

Worsley New Testament
Then entred Satan into Judas who was surnamed Iscariot, one of the twelve.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Plot to Kill Jesus
2and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people. 3Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. 4And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.…

Cross References
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 13:27
And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”

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.

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. ...

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.

Matthew 4:1-11
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. / After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. / The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ...

Mark 1:12-13
At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness, / and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.

John 12:4-6
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

2 Corinthians 11:14
And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Genesis 3:1-15
Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” / The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, / but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” ...

Job 1:6-12
One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. / “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” / Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.” ...

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.


Treasury of Scripture

Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

entered.

Matthew 26:14
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Mark 14:10
And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

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

being.

Luke 22:21
But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

Luke 6:16
And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

Psalm 41:9
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














Then Satan
The phrase "Then Satan" introduces a pivotal moment in the narrative, highlighting the spiritual warfare underlying the events of the Passion. The Greek word for Satan, "Σατανᾶς" (Satanas), means "adversary" or "accuser." In the biblical context, Satan is the embodiment of evil and opposition to God's will. This moment underscores the reality of spiritual forces at work against Jesus and His mission. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle between good and evil, and the necessity for believers to remain vigilant and prayerful.

entered
The word "entered" is translated from the Greek "εἰσέρχομαι" (eiserchomai), which means to go into or come into. This indicates a significant and deliberate action, suggesting that Judas was not merely influenced by Satan but was overtaken by him. This highlights the seriousness of Judas's betrayal and the depth of his spiritual fall. It serves as a warning about the dangers of allowing sin and temptation to take root in one's heart, leading to actions that oppose God's purposes.

Judas
Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles, is a central figure in this verse. His name is forever associated with betrayal. Historically, Judas was chosen by Jesus as a disciple, which makes his betrayal even more poignant. His actions fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah being betrayed by a close friend (Psalm 41:9). Judas's account is a sobering reminder of the potential for even those close to Jesus to fall away if they do not guard their hearts and remain faithful.

called Iscariot
The designation "called Iscariot" distinguishes Judas from other individuals named Judas in the New Testament. "Iscariot" likely refers to his place of origin, Kerioth, a town in Judea. This detail emphasizes his identity and individuality, reminding readers that Judas was a real person with a specific background. It also highlights the personal nature of his betrayal, as he was not an outsider but one of Jesus's chosen twelve.

one of the Twelve
This phrase underscores the gravity of Judas's betrayal. Being "one of the Twelve" signifies his close relationship with Jesus and his privileged position as a disciple. The Twelve were chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and to carry on His mission. Judas's betrayal is thus not just a personal failure but a profound breach of trust and community. It serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for betrayal and sin within even the most intimate and trusted circles.

(3-6) Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot.--See Notes on Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11. St. Luke stands alone in the first three Gospels as thus describing the origin of the Traitor's guilt. John 13:27 shows, however, that such a way of speaking had become common, though he places the "entrance" at a later stage. The use of the name Satan for the devil, as the author of the many forms of human evil, is, it need hardly be said, a prominent feature in St. Paul's writings (1Corinthians 7:5; 2Corinthians 2:11; 2Corinthians 12:7. et al.). Compare also St. Peter's speech in Acts 5:3, where Satan appears as instigating the sin of Ananias and Sapphira. . . . Verses 3-6. - Judas Iscariot betrays his Master. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad. This was their chance. In the very heart of the Galilaean Teacher's own company a traitor showed himself, one who knew well the plans of his Master. With his help the Sanhedrin and the priestly party would be enabled to effect the arrest privately. They then must trust to Roman jealousy to help them to carry out their evil design. The expression, "Then entered Satan into Judas," is a strong one, and definitely shows that, in the opinion of these inspired compilers of the Gospels, there was a person who bore rule over the powers of evil. The character and history of the faithless friend of Jesus is mournfully interesting. For one to whom such splendid chances were offered to fall so low, is an awful mystery. It is clear that the betrayal was no sudden impulse. He set up self as the one object of all his thoughts, and followed Jesus because he believed that, in following him, he could best serve his own interests. His ambition was cruelly disappointed by his Master's gradual unfolding his views respecting his kingdom, which was not to be of this world. He was still further shocked by the undisguised announcement on the part of his Master, whose greatness and power Judas recognized from the first, that he would be rejected by the nation, and even put to death, has been suggested, as an explanation of the betrayal, that at the last he seems to have fancied that he could force the manifestation of Christ's power by placing him in the hands of his enemies; but the acceptance of a reward, miserable though it was, seems to point to vulgar greed, and to the idea of making friends with the dominant party in the state now that his Master evidently looked forward to a violent death, as the real motives of the betrayal. The question has been asked whether Christ, in his choice of Judas as one of the twelve, read the inmost depths and issues of his character. Canon Westcott, in a profound note on John 13:18, writes "that the records of the gospel lead us to believe that the Lord had perfect human knowledge realized in a human way, and therefore limited in some sense, and separable in consciousness from his perfect Divine omniscience. He knew the thoughts of men absolutely in their manifold possibilities, and yet as man, not in their actual future manifestation." These mysteries "underlie all religious life, and, indeed, all finite life - for finite being includes the possibility of sin and the possibility of fellowship between the Creator and the creature Thus we may be content to have this concrete mystery as an example - the most terrible example - of the issues of the two fundamental mysteries of human existence."

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

Satan
Σατανᾶς (Satanas)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4567: An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.

entered
Εἰσῆλθεν (Eisēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

Judas
Ἰούδαν (Ioudan)
Noun - Accusative 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,
Ἰσκαριώτην (Iskariōtēn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2469: Iscariot, surname of Judas. Of Hebrew origin; inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes, an epithet of Judas the traitor.

who was
ὄντα (onta)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

[one]
ἀριθμοῦ (arithmou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 706: A number, total. From airo; a number.

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.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive 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.

Twelve.
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.


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