Matthew 27:3 cpdv — Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he had been condemned, regretting his conduct, brought back the thirty pieces…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he had been condemned, regretting his conduct, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the leaders of the priests and the elders,"

— Matthew 27:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 27 — Context

1

Then, when morning arrived, all the leaders of the priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death.

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And they led him, bound, and handed him over to Pontius Pilate, the procurator.

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Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he had been condemned, regretting his conduct, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the leaders of the priests and the elders,

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saying, “I have sinned in betraying just blood.” But they said to him: “What is that to us? See to it yourself.”

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And throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed. And going out, he hanged himself with a snare.

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But the leaders of the priests, having taken up the pieces of silver, said, “It is not lawful to put them into the temple offerings, because it is the price of blood.”

Matthew 27:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:3 say?
Matthew 27:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he had been condemned, regretting his conduct, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the leaders of the priests and the elders,”
Where is Matthew 27:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 3.
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 27:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:3 in?
Matthew 27:3 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 27:3?
Matthew 27:3 reads (CPDV): “Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he had been condemned, regretting his conduct, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the leaders of the priests and the elders,” 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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