Mark 14:10Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel. Immediately after witnessing the woman's costly devotion to Jesus, Judas walks to the chief priests' headquarters...
The emotion here: heavy with the weight of recording this devastating moment
The original word
paradō (παραδῷ) — to hand over, deliver up, betray someone into enemy hands
Why it matters
The chief priests' headquarters was likely in the upper city near Herod's palace
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 14:10
The timing is crucial - Judas decides to betray Jesus right after seeing the woman's wasteful love that he criticized
Common misconceptionMost people think Judas was always evil, but this verse shows him making a specific choice at a specific moment - betrayal is a decision, not destiny.
Bible Genome reading
Mark 14:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 14:10 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Mark. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 5% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include betrayal, decision. Notable phrases: Judas Iscariot; went away to the chief priests; deliver him to them.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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