Luke 6:16
New International Version
Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

New Living Translation
Judas (son of James), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).

English Standard Version
and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Berean Standard Bible
Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Berean Literal Bible
and Judas son of James; and Judas Iscariot, who became the betrayer.

King James Bible
And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

New King James Version
Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who also became a traitor.

New American Standard Bible
Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

NASB 1995
Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

NASB 1977
Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Legacy Standard Bible
Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Amplified Bible
Judas [also called Thaddaeus] the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor [to the Lord].

Christian Standard Bible
Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

American Standard Version
and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor;

Contemporary English Version
Jude, who was the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who later betrayed Jesus.

English Revised Version
and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, which was the traitor;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Judas (son of James), and Judas Iscariot (who became a traitor).

Good News Translation
Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became the traitor.

International Standard Version
Judas (the son of James), and Judas Iscariot (who became a traitor).

Majority Standard Bible
Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

NET Bible
Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

New Heart English Bible
and Judas the son of James; and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also was the traitor.

Weymouth New Testament
James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor.

World English Bible
Judas the son of James; and Judas Iscariot, who also became a traitor.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Judas of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also became betrayer.

Berean Literal Bible
and Judas son of James; and Judas Iscariot, who became the betrayer.

Young's Literal Translation
Judas of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also became betrayer;)

Smith's Literal Translation
Judas, of James, and Judas Iscariot, and he was the traitor.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jude, the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who was the traitor.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Jude of James, and Judas Iscariot, who was a traitor.

New American Bible
and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

New Revised Standard Version
and Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Judas the son of James, and Judas of Iscariot, who became the traitor.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Yehuda Bar Yaqob and Yehuda Scariota who was the traitor.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who was also the traitor.

Godbey New Testament
and Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also became His betrayer.

Haweis New Testament
Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also was the traitor.

Mace New Testament
Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who prov'd the traitor.

Weymouth New Testament
James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor.

Worrell New Testament
and Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot who became a betrayer;

Worsley New Testament
and Judas Iscariot, who was the traitor:)

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Context
The Twelve Apostles
15Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; 16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. 17Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon.…

Cross References
Matthew 10:4
Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Mark 3:19
and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

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.

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 13:26-27
Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot. / And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”

John 17:12
While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

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. ...

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

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

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.

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.

Matthew 26:47-50
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...

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.

Mark 14:43-45
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

John 18:2-5
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. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

Judas the.

Matthew 10:3
Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;

Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus.

Mark 3:18
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,

Thaddaeus.

John 14:22
Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

Jude 1:1
Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

Judas Iscariot.

Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, …

Matthew 27:3-5
Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, …

John 6:70,71
Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? …

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Judas son of James
This phrase identifies one of the lesser-known apostles, distinguishing him from Judas Iscariot. In some Gospel accounts, he is also referred to as Thaddaeus or Lebbaeus. The name "Judas" is derived from the Hebrew name "Judah," meaning "praise." This highlights the cultural and religious heritage of the apostles, who were deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. Historically, Judas son of James is often overshadowed by the more infamous Judas Iscariot, yet his inclusion among the apostles signifies the diversity and unity within the early Christian community. His presence reminds us of the quiet, faithful service that many believers offer without seeking recognition.

and Judas Iscariot
The name "Iscariot" is often thought to refer to Judas's place of origin, possibly Kerioth, a town in Judea. This distinguishes him from the other Judas and provides a geographical context that may have influenced his perspectives and actions. Judas Iscariot's role as an apostle is complex; he was chosen by Jesus, indicating that even those who falter are given opportunities for redemption and service. His account is a sobering reminder of the human capacity for betrayal and the importance of vigilance in faith.

who became a traitor
This phrase encapsulates the tragic transformation of Judas Iscariot. The Greek word for "traitor" is "prodotes," which conveys the sense of delivering someone over, often with the implication of betrayal. Judas's betrayal of Jesus is one of the most poignant narratives in the Gospels, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed, disillusionment, and the failure to understand Jesus's mission. Historically, Judas's actions have been the subject of much theological debate, but from a conservative Christian perspective, his betrayal underscores the necessity of steadfast faith and the consequences of turning away from Christ. This phrase challenges believers to examine their own faithfulness and to seek God's grace in overcoming personal weaknesses.

Verse 16. - Judas the brother of James; more accurately, Judas, or Jude, son of James, or simply James's Jude. So this disciple is termed in both the writings ascribed to St. Luke (the Gospel and Acts). In St. Matthew's list we find a "Lebbaeus," and in St. Mark's a "Thaddaeus" occupying a position in the third division which in St. Luke's list is filled by "James's Jude." There is no doubt that Lebbaeus and Thaddaeus were surnames by which James's Jude, or Judas, was known generally in the Church. The necessity of some surname to distinguish this apostle was obvious. Already in the company of apostles there was a Judas, or Jude, who was afterwards known as 'the betrayer." One, too, of the Lord's so-called brothers, a figure well known in the society of the Church of the first days, was also named Jude. The meaning of the two epithets is somewhat similar; they both were probably derived from the apostle's character - Lebbaeus from the Hebrew לב (lev), the heart. Jude was probably so styled on account of his loving earnestness. Thaddaeus, from thad, a word which in later Hebrew meant the female breast, was suggested possibly by his even feminine devotedness and tenderness of disposition. The addition in St. Matthew's catalogue to "Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thad-daeus," which we read in our Authorized Version, does not occur in any of the older authorities, "Thaddaeus" being only found in St. Mark's list. And Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. Some scholars have derived "Iscariot" from as-cara, strangulation; or from sheker, a lie, ish sheker, the man of a lie; these derivations are, however, most improbable. The surname is evidently derived from the place whence this Judas came. Kerioth, possibly the modern town or village of Kuryetein, not far from Hebron in Judah. Kerioth is mentioned in Joshua 15:25, ish-Kerioth, a man of Kerioth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Judas [son]
Ἰούδαν (Ioudan)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2455: Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.

of James
Ἰακώβου (Iakōbou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2385: The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.

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

Judas
Ἰούδαν (Ioudan)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2455: Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.

Iscariot,
Ἰσκαριὼθ (Iskariōth)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2469: Iscariot, surname of Judas. Of Hebrew origin; inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes, an epithet of Judas the traitor.

who
ὃς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

became
ἐγένετο (egeneto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

[a] traitor.
προδότης (prodotēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4273: A betrayer, traitor. From prodidomi (the enemy's) hands); a surrender.


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