Luke 22:6
New International Version
He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present.

New Living Translation
So he agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus so they could arrest him when the crowds weren’t around.

English Standard Version
So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd.

Berean Standard Bible
Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.

Berean Literal Bible
And he promised, and began seeking opportunity to betray Him to them apart from a crowd.

King James Bible
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

New King James Version
So he promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude.

New American Standard Bible
And so he consented, and began looking for a good opportunity to betray Him to them away from the crowd.

NASB 1995
So he consented, and began seeking a good opportunity to betray Him to them apart from the crowd.

NASB 1977
And he consented, and began seeking a good opportunity to betray Him to them apart from the multitude.

Legacy Standard Bible
So he consented, and began seeking a good opportunity to betray Him to them apart from the crowd.

Amplified Bible
So he consented, and began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus to them [at a time when He was] separated from the crowd [because the people might riot or stop them from seizing Him].

Christian Standard Bible
So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray him to them when the crowd was not present.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray Him to them when the crowd was not present.

American Standard Version
And he consented, and sought opportunity to deliver him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

Contemporary English Version
He agreed and started looking for a good chance to betray Jesus when the crowds were not around.

English Revised Version
And he consented, and sought opportunity to deliver him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Judas promised to do it. He kept looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them when there was no crowd.

Good News Translation
Judas agreed to it and started looking for a good chance to hand Jesus over to them without the people knowing about it.

International Standard Version
Judas accepted their offer and began to look for a good opportunity to betray Jesus to them when no crowd was present.

Majority Standard Bible
Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.

NET Bible
So Judas agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus when no crowd was present.

New Heart English Bible
He consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the crowd.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude.

Weymouth New Testament
He accepted their offer, and then looked out for an opportunity to betray Him when the people were not there.

World English Bible
He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he agreed, and was seeking a favorable season to deliver Him up to them without tumult.

Berean Literal Bible
And he promised, and began seeking opportunity to betray Him to them apart from a crowd.

Young's Literal Translation
and he agreed, and was seeking a favourable season to deliver him up to them without tumult.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he promised, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them apart from the crowd.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he promised. And he sought opportunity to betray him in the absence of the multitude.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he made a promise. And he was seeking an opportunity to hand him over, apart from the crowds.

New American Bible
He accepted their offer and sought a favorable opportunity to hand him over to them in the absence of a crowd.

New Revised Standard Version
So he consented and began to look for an opportunity to betray him to them when no crowd was present.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he agreed with them, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the people.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he made an agreement with them and he was seeking occasion to deliver him to them apart from a gathering.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him up to them without tumult.

Godbey New Testament
And he promised them, and was seeking an opportunity to deliver Him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

Haweis New Testament
And he gave them his promise, and sought the favourable opportunity to betray him to them, in the absence of the multitude.

Mace New Testament
Judas accepted the bargain, and sought an opportunity to secure him, without alarming the people.

Weymouth New Testament
He accepted their offer, and then looked out for an opportunity to betray Him when the people were not there.

Worrell New Testament
And he agreed, and was seeking an opportunity to deliver Him up to them, in the absence of a multitude.

Worsley New Testament
and he accepted the terms, and sought an opportunity to betray Him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Plot to Kill Jesus
5They were delighted and agreed to give him money. 6 Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd. 7Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Mark 14:10-11
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

John 13:2
The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

John 13:27-30
And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.” / But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him. / Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor. ...

Acts 1:16-20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

Matthew 27:3-5
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

Acts 1:25
to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”

Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.

John 18:2-3
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

Exodus 21:32
If the ox gores a manservant or maidservant, the owner must pay thirty shekels of silver to the master of that servant, and the ox must be stoned.

Jeremiah 19:1-13
This is what the LORD says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests, / and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you, / saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that the ears of all who hear of it will ring, ...

2 Samuel 15:12
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.


Treasury of Scripture

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude.

in the absence of the multitude.

Matthew 26:5
But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

Mark 14:2
But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














So he consented
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus. The Greek word for "consented" is "συνετίθετο" (synetitheto), which implies a deliberate agreement or decision. This was not a moment of impulsive action but a calculated choice. Historically, Judas's consent is seen as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as Psalm 41:9, which speaks of betrayal by a close friend. This decision reflects the tragic exercise of free will, where Judas chooses to align himself with the forces opposed to Jesus, highlighting the profound mystery of human agency within God's sovereign plan.

and began to look for an opportunity
The Greek word "ἐζήτει" (ezētei) for "began to look" suggests an active and ongoing search. Judas was not passively waiting for circumstances to align; he was actively seeking the right moment. This indicates a premeditated betrayal, underscoring the depth of his treachery. In a broader scriptural context, this search for an opportunity contrasts with Jesus' own mission, which was to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). Judas's actions serve as a stark reminder of the spiritual warfare that believers face, where the enemy is always looking for opportunities to undermine God's work.

to betray Jesus
The act of betrayal is central to the Passion narrative. The Greek word "παραδοῦναι" (paradounai) means "to hand over" or "to deliver." This term is used throughout the New Testament to describe the handing over of Jesus to the authorities. Betrayal, in this context, is not just a personal act of disloyalty but a cosmic event that sets in motion the redemptive plan of God. Historically, betrayal was considered one of the most heinous acts, especially in a culture that valued loyalty and honor. Judas's betrayal is a profound theological moment, illustrating the depth of human sin and the necessity of Christ's sacrificial death.

to them
The "them" refers to the chief priests and officers of the temple guard, as mentioned earlier in the chapter. These were the religious leaders who felt threatened by Jesus' teachings and growing influence. Their collaboration with Judas highlights the tragic irony of religious leaders conspiring against the very Messiah they were expecting. This alliance between Judas and the religious authorities serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of religious hypocrisy and the blindness that can come from rigid adherence to tradition over truth.

in the absence of a crowd
This phrase underscores the cowardice and secrecy of the betrayal. The Greek word "ἄτερ" (ater) means "without" or "apart from," indicating that Judas sought to betray Jesus when He was isolated from the protective presence of the crowds who admired Him. This detail highlights the fear of public opinion and the desire to avoid a potential uprising. It also reflects the spiritual darkness of the moment, as evil often operates in secrecy and shadows. For believers, this serves as a reminder of the importance of community and accountability in the Christian walk, as isolation can make one vulnerable to temptation and sin.

(6) In the absence of the multitude.--The marginal reading, without a tumult, is perhaps nearer to the meaning of the original.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Judas] consented,
ἐξωμολόγησεν (exōmologēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1843: From ek and homologeo; to acknowledge or agree fully.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

began to look for
ἐζήτει (ezētei)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.

[an] opportunity
εὐκαιρίαν (eukairian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2120: A convenient time, opportunity. From eukairos; a favorable occasion.

to betray
παραδοῦναι (paradounai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

[Jesus]
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

to them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

in the absence of
ἄτερ (ater)
Preposition
Strong's 817: Apart from, without. A particle probably akin to aneu; aloof, i.e. Apart from.

[a] crowd.
ὄχλου (ochlou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.


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