Do any Christian interpretations suggest Judas did not expect Jesus to be executed only briefly punished and released?
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In Gospel of Matthew 27:3–5, Judas Iscariot is described as feeling remorse after seeing that Jesus “was condemned,” returning the thirty pieces of silver, and then taking his own life.
Some have suggested that Judas may not have initially expected Jesus to be executed, but perhaps thought He would only be arrested or punished and released, and that his remorseful reaction (that led him to commit suicide) was triggered by realizing the authorities intended to kill Him.
- Do any major Christian traditions or theologians support this interpretation?
- How is Judas’ remorse understood across different denominations?
I am interested in answers reflecting established Christian theological perspectives (e.g., Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox), rather than purely speculative views.
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Apr 4, 2026, 04:20 PM
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