Depending on where and how Judas hung himself, he might have fallen headfirst as he hung himself, or the hanging might have been unsuccessful, so Judas threw himself over a cliff. Later, he hung himself.Īcts 1 refers to Judas’ body falling headfirst and his organs bursting out in a field that became known as “ The Field of Blood.” Scholars have speculated that this is a post-hanging description (Judas’s body falling headfirst as someone cut him down). The religious leaders rebuffed him, and Judas threw the money into the temple ( Matthew 27:5). After they escorted Jesus to the Romans to demand crucifixion, Judas tried to return his 30 pieces of silver.

Matthew 27 explains that after Judas betrayed Jesus the following day, he got shocking news: the religious leaders had condemned Jesus to death for claiming to be God’s son. What Happened to Judas After He Betrayed Jesus? Jesus prayed fervently as he waited for his betrayer to come. Then he and the disciples sang a hymn and went to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus took the wine and said, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many” ( Mark 14:24). He held the bread and said, “Take it this is my body” ( Mark 14:22). What Did Judas Do After the Last Supper?Īfter Judas left the room, Jesus took the bread and wine for the Passover and created a new ritual. The fact that Judas would touch the same bread bowl as his close friend, taking the bread Jesus had offered while planning to betray him, shows what a terrible thing he was doing.

Community meals had something sacred about them. The sense of closeness and connection was stronger for first-century Jews since their society promoted community values over individualism. Eating a meal with someone is always an intimate activity-something we do to start friendships, mark special occasions, or plan important events. The fact that Judas took the bread Jesus had touched, he was “one who dips bread into the bowl with me” ( Mark 14:20), highlights what a terrible thing Judas was doing. As soon as Judas had taken the bread, he went out. Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor. But no one at the meal understood why Jesus said this to him. So Jesus told him, “What you are about to do, do quickly. As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.” Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.

John’s Gospel gives further dramatic details, showing what happened when Jesus handed Judas the bread from the bowl (their hands dipping into the same bowl): Jesus answered, “You have said so.” ( Matthew 26:23-25) Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?” But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.

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