Matthew 26:15
New International Version
and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver.

New Living Translation
and asked, “How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?” And they gave him thirty pieces of silver.

English Standard Version
and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

Berean Literal Bible
said, "What are you willing to give me, and I will betray Him to you?" And they appointed to him thirty pieces of silver.

King James Bible
And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

New King James Version
and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?” And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver.

New American Standard Bible
and said, “What are you willing to give me to betray Him to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.

NASB 1995
and said, “What are you willing to give me to betray Him to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver to him.

NASB 1977
and said, “What are you willing to give me to deliver Him up to you?” And they weighed out to him thirty pieces of silver.

Legacy Standard Bible
and said, “What are you willing to give me to deliver Him to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver to him.

Amplified Bible
and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Jesus over to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver.

Christian Standard Bible
and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you? ” So they weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” So they weighed out 30 pieces of silver for him.

American Standard Version
and said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they weighed unto him thirty pieces of silver.

Contemporary English Version
and asked, "How much will you give me if I help you arrest Jesus?" They paid Judas 30 silver coins,

English Revised Version
and said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they weighed unto him thirty pieces of silver.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He asked, "What will you pay me if I hand him over to you?" They offered him 30 silver coins.

Good News Translation
and asked, "What will you give me if I betray Jesus to you?" They counted out thirty silver coins and gave them to him.

International Standard Version
and inquired, "What are you willing to give me if I betray Jesus to you?" They offered him 30 pieces of silver,

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
and said, "What will you give me to betray him into your hands?" So they set out thirty silver coins for him.

New Heart English Bible
and said, "What are you willing to give me, that I should deliver him to you?" They weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver.

Webster's Bible Translation
And said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

Weymouth New Testament
and said, "What are you willing to give me if I betray him to you?" So they weighed out to him thirty shekels,

World English Bible
and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him to you?” So they weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“What are you willing to give me, and I will deliver Him up to you?” And they weighed out to him thirty pieces of silver,

Berean Literal Bible
said, "What are you willing to give me, and I will betray Him to you?" And they appointed to him thirty pieces of silver.

Young's Literal Translation
'What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him up to you?' and they weighed out to him thirty silverlings,

Smith's Literal Translation
Said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you? and they placed to him thirty silver coins.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And said to them: What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you? But they appointed him thirty pieces of silver.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and he said to them, “What are you willing to give me, if I hand him over to you?” So they appointed thirty pieces of silver for him.

New American Bible
and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver,

New Revised Standard Version
and said, “What will you give me if I betray him to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said to them, What are you willing to give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they promised him thirty pieces of silver.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he said to them, ''What are you willing to give me if I shall deliver him to you?', but they promised him thirty silver coins.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and said: What are you willing to give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they weighed to him thirty pieces of silver.

Godbey New Testament
said, What do you wish to give me, and I will deliver Him to you? And they offered him thirty pieces of silver.

Haweis New Testament
and said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? Then they placed before him thirty pieces of silver.

Mace New Testament
and said, what will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you? and they promised him thirty pieces of silver.

Weymouth New Testament
and said, "What are you willing to give me if I betray him to you?" So they weighed out to him thirty shekels,

Worrell New Testament
said, "What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver Him up to you?" And they paid him thirty pieces of silver.

Worsley New Testament
to the chief priests, and said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver Him to you? and they promised him thirty pieces of silver:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
14Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15and 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. 16So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.…

Cross References
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.

Exodus 21:32
If the ox gores a manservant or maidservant, the owner must pay thirty shekels of silver to the master of that servant, and the ox must be stoned.

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. ...

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. ...

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

John 13:18
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’

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 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.

John 18:2-3
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.

Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.

Jeremiah 32:6-9
Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. ...

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”

Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.


Treasury of Scripture

And said to them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

What.

Genesis 38:16
And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?

Judges 16:5
And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

Judges 17:10
And Micah said unto him, Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and a priest, and I will give thee ten shekels of silver by the year, and a suit of apparel, and thy victuals. So the Levite went in.

thirty.

Matthew 26:4
And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

Matthew 21:32
For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

Matthew 27:3-5
Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, …

Genesis 37:26-28
And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? …

Zechariah 11:12,13
And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver…

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Matthew 26
1. Jesus foretells his own death.
3. The rulers conspire against him.
6. The woman anoints his feet.
14. Judas bargains to betray him.
17. Jesus eats the Passover;
26. institutes his holy supper;
30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;
36. prays in the garden;
47. and being betrayed by a kiss,
57. is carried to Caiaphas,
69. and denied by Peter.














and asked
In this phrase, we see Judas Iscariot taking the initiative to approach the chief priests. The Greek word used here is "εἶπεν" (eipen), which means "said" or "asked." This action signifies a deliberate choice by Judas, highlighting the gravity of his betrayal. Historically, this moment is pivotal as it sets in motion the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion. Judas' approach to the religious leaders demonstrates a premeditated decision, reflecting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's betrayal.

What are you willing to give me
This phrase reveals Judas' motivation driven by greed and self-interest. The Greek word "θέλετε" (thelete) translates to "are you willing," indicating a negotiation or transaction. Judas' question exposes his heart's condition, prioritizing material gain over spiritual truth. In a broader scriptural context, this moment contrasts sharply with Jesus' teachings on selflessness and sacrifice, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of prioritizing worldly wealth over eternal values.

if I hand Him over to you?
The phrase "hand Him over" is translated from the Greek "παραδώσω" (paradoso), meaning "to deliver" or "to betray." This term is significant as it underscores the act of betrayal, a central theme in the Passion narrative. Judas' willingness to betray Jesus, who had been his teacher and friend, highlights the depth of human sinfulness and the fulfillment of prophetic scriptures such as Psalm 41:9, which speaks of betrayal by a close friend. This act of handing over is not just a physical transfer but a spiritual and moral failure.

So they counted out for him
The act of counting out the money signifies a formal agreement between Judas and the chief priests. The Greek word "ἔστησαν" (estēsan) means "they set" or "they counted," indicating a calculated and deliberate transaction. This counting of money symbolizes the tangible price of betrayal and the chief priests' complicity in the plot against Jesus. It reflects the fulfillment of Zechariah 11:12, where thirty pieces of silver are mentioned, further emphasizing the prophetic nature of these events.

thirty pieces of silver
This specific amount, "thirty pieces of silver," is deeply symbolic and rooted in Old Testament prophecy. The Greek term "ἀργύρια" (argyria) refers to silver coins, and the number thirty is significant as it was the price of a slave according to Exodus 21:32. This valuation of Jesus' life as equivalent to that of a slave underscores the depth of His humility and the extent of His sacrifice. The fulfillment of Zechariah 11:12-13 in this transaction highlights the sovereignty of God in orchestrating the redemption plan through even the darkest human actions.

(15) They covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.--The reward was relatively a small one, apparently about the market-price of a common slave (Zechariah 11:12); but the chief priests (Caiaphas and his fellows) saw through the sordid baseness of the man, and, as if scorning both his Master and himself, gauged their reward accordingly.

Verse 15. - What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? There is no disguise in this vile question. Judas unblushingly reveals his base motive in offering such a bargain; and to enhance its value he, as it were, forces his personality into prominence; as if he had said, "I who am his trusted adherent, I who know all his haunts and habits, will do this thing." They covenanted with him; ἔστησαν αὐτῷ: they weighed unto him. The verb might mean "appointed;" constituerunt ei (Vulgate); and St. Mark has "promised," St. Luke "covenanted;" but there is no doubt that some money was at once paid to Judas, as he seems to have returned it (Matthew 27:3) without any further interview with the Sanhedrin, though they may have given him a portion at once, and sent him the balance on the success of his attempt. Thirty pieces of silver; τριάκοντα ἀργύρια. Thirty shekels of the sanctuary, equivalent to £3 15s. of our money. This was the legal price of a slave gored by an ox (Exodus 21:32), and must have been considered by the traitor but a poor reward for his crime. He found the rulers as covetous as himself, and disposed to treat both him and his Master with the utmost contempt. Christ had taken upon him the form of a bondservant, and was here reckoned as such. The transaction had been typically shadowed forth when another Judas sold his brother Joseph for twenty pieces of silver (Genesis 37:27, 28); when Ahithophel gave counsel against David, his familiar friend (2 Samuel 16.); and when Zechariah wrote, "I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed [ἔστησαν, Septuagint] for my price thirty pieces of silver" (Zechariah 11:12). St. Matthew alone of the evangelists mentions the exact price agreed upon. It may have come naturally to the "publican" to observe the pecuniary aspect of the transaction.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[and] asked,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“What
Τί (Ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

are you willing
θέλετέ (thelete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

to give
δοῦναι (dounai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

me
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

if I
κἀγὼ (kagō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2504: To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.

hand
παραδώσω (paradōsō)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

Him {over}
αὐτόν (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.

to you?”
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

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

they set out
ἔστησαν (estēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.

for him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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.

thirty
τριάκοντα (triakonta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5144: Thirty. The decade of treis; thirty.

pieces of silver.
ἀργύρια (argyria)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 694: Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling.


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