Judas Iscariot

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Judas Iscariot in the Bible

One of the Twelve · Betrayed Jesus

One of Jesus' twelve apostles who betrayed him. Primary biblical coverage: Gospels; Acts 1.

AT A GLANCE

Judas Iscariot at a Glance

TestamentNew Testament
First AppearanceMatthew 10:4
Last AppearanceActs 1:25
Known ForOne of Jesus' twelve apostles who betrayed him.
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