Judas Iscariot
Judas is named among the Twelve, becomes the betrayer, and dies before the resurrection mission of the apostolic body. Acts explains the vacancy filled by Matthias.
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
Scripture
- Matthew 10:2-4 — Judas Iscariot is named last in Matthew's list as the betrayer.
- John 12:4-6 — John identifies Judas during the anointing at Bethany.
- John 13:21-30 — Jesus identifies the betrayer at the supper and Judas departs.
- Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50 — Judas arranges and carries out the betrayal.
- Matthew 27:3-10 — Matthew narrates Judas's remorse and death.
- Acts 1:16-20 — Peter interprets the vacancy before Matthias is chosen.