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

American King James Version

"Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, "

— Matthew 26:14, American King James Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

11

For you have the poor always with you; but me you have not always.

12

For in that she has poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

13

Truly I say to you, Wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman has done, be told for a memorial of her. ¶

14

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,

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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.

16

And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. ¶

17

Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, Where will you that we prepare for you to eat the passover?

Matthew 26:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:14 say?
Matthew 26:14 in the American King James Version reads: “Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, ”
Where is Matthew 26:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 14.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:14 in?
Matthew 26:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:14?
Matthew 26:14 reads (AKJV): “Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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