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Mark 14:10

What does Mark 14:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 14:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 14:10 means

Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, goes to the chief priests to deliver Jesus to them. The betrayal comes from within the inner circle, heightening the tragedy. Judas initiates contact, showing willful intent, not mere weakness. His title “one of the twelve” underlines the depth of his treachery and the fulfillment of Jesus’ earlier warnings. This action will provide the authorities with the quiet opportunity they desired. Human betrayal will become the means by which Scripture is fulfilled and the Son of Man is handed over according to God’s purpose, though Judas remains fully responsible for his deed.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Judas Iscariot, he that was one of the twelve, went away unto the chief priests, that he might deliver him unto them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Judas Iscariot, he that was one of the twelve, went away unto the chief priests, that he might deliver him unto them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, so that he might give him up to them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Judas the Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away unto the chief priests that he might deliver him up to them,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, to betray him to them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Judas Iscariote, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests that he might deliver him up to them;

Context

Right after Jesus honors the woman, Mark turns to Judas’ decision. The contrast is sharp: her devotion versus his disloyalty. The leaders had sought a way to arrest Jesus secretly; now Judas supplies it. This sets the stage for the Last Supper preparations and Jesus’ announcement that a betrayer sits at the table with Him. The reader moves from an intimate act of love to an intimate act of treachery, understanding that the coming meal will be charged with sorrow and significance as Jesus heads toward Gethsemane and arrest.

v.9And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

v.10This passage

v.11And they, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently deliver him unto them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 26:14

    Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

  • Mark 3:19

    and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. And he cometh into a house.

  • Matthew 10:4

    Simon the Cananæan, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

  • John 6:70

    Jesus answered them, Did not I choose you the twelve, and one of you is a devil?

  • Psalms 41:9

    Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Who did eat of my bread, Hath lifted up his heel against me.

  • Luke 22:3

    And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

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