Matthew 26:14 bbe — Then one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said,

Bible in Basic English

"Then one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said,"

— Matthew 26:14, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 26 — Context

11

For the poor you have ever with you, but me you have not for ever.

12

For in putting this perfume on my body, she did it to make me ready for my last resting-place.

13

Truly I say to you, Wherever this good news goes out in all the world, what this woman has done will be talked of in memory of her.

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Then one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said,

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What will you give me, if I give him up to you? And the price was fixed at thirty bits of silver.

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And from that time he was watching for a chance to give him into their hands.

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Now on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Where are we to make ready for you to take the Passover meal?

Matthew 26:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:14 say?
Matthew 26:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said,”
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 (BBE): “Then one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said,” 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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