Luke 22:3-6

Bible Text

Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve. He went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them. They were glad, and agreed to give him money. He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.

Jerusalem was Israel’s religious and political center, crowded for Passover and home to the temple authorities seeking Jesus’ death. The Mount of Olives, just east of the city, was where Jesus often stayed and taught, making it a likely setting for Judas to arrange a discreet arrest away from the crowds.

Places in this passage

Luke 22:3-6 mentions Jerusalem and Mount of Olives.

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