The person who betrayed Jesus was Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus's original twelve apostles. According to the four canonical gospels of Christianity, Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane by identifying him with a kiss, which led to Jesus's arrest
. Judas's betrayal was for thirty pieces of silver, as stated in the Gospel of Matthew, though other gospels suggest different motivations, including being influenced or possessed by Satan
. Some interpretations propose that Judas may have been disillusioned, possibly expecting Jesus to be a political messiah who would overthrow Roman rule, and thus betrayed him out of frustration or to force Jesus's hand
. Judas's act of betrayal is historically attested in multiple sources and is considered a pivotal event leading to Jesus's crucifixion
. After the betrayal, Judas reportedly tried to return the silver and then died by suicide
. In summary:
- Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus by identifying him to the arresting soldiers with a kiss.
- He did this for thirty pieces of silver.
- Motivations are debated: greed, Satanic influence, or political disillusionment.
- This betrayal led directly to Jesus's arrest and crucifixion
