Anyone that knows me knows that I’m incredibly loyal, but once I see your disloyalty the mind games for destroy you not me. I don’t betray or hurt anyone intentionally, I don’t fuck with 12 & I don’t keep an entourage 🤷🏿♂️ I simply educate myself & one very important lesson can be observed when we understand that Jesus was betrayed by all of his homies, all 12 of his disciples folded in the end & Jesus may be the only brother that was found guilty, sentenced & in the end wasn’t carried by 6 although I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 Jesus beat all of the odds in proving he is God.
Most of us know that Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus by handing him over to the authorities for 30 (Shekels) or pieces of silver, it is not often discussed how all 12 of the original disciples betrayed Jesus. The 12 disciples did display acts of disloyalty or failure to stand by Jesus during his arrest and crucifixion. Here’s how the Good Book recorded these events:
- Judas Iscariot – He is the most famous for his act of betrayal. Judas agreed to betray Jesus to the religious authorities in exchange for 30 pieces of silver. He identified Jesus with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane, which led to Jesus’ arrest.
- Peter – Peter denied knowing Jesus three times after Jesus was arrested. Despite his earlier declarations of unwavering loyalty, Peter’s denials occurred when he was confronted by others while Jesus was on trial. Jesus had predicted this would happen.
The other disciples did not necessarily betray Jesus in the same explicit manner as Judas and Peter, but they did fail him in other ways:
- James and John (the sons of Zebedee) – Before Jesus’ arrest, they, along with Peter, were unable to stay awake and pray with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane despite his request for them to do so. This could be seen as a failure of support in his time of anguish.
- Thomas – Although not a betrayal during Jesus’ arrest or crucifixion, Thomas is known for his doubt. After Jesus’ resurrection, Thomas refused to believe that Jesus had risen until he could see and touch Jesus’ wounds for himself.
- The rest of the disciples (Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot) – The Gospels tell us that most of the disciples fled and went into hiding after Jesus’ arrest, possibly out of fear for their own lives. This abandonment at a crucial time could be viewed as a failure to stand by Jesus.
The term “betrayal” might be too strong to describe the actions (or inactions) of all the disciples except for Judas Iscariot, and perhaps Peter’s denials. The other disciples displayed weakness, fear, and doubt, which are human reactions to the extreme and dangerous situations they faced. However, their actions do not equal the deliberate betrayal that Judas committed.
After Jesus’ resurrection the disciples were forgiven for their failings and went on to become the foundation of the early Church, spreading the teachings of Jesus far and wide.
My media & Podcasting career has shown me the power of jealousy and the real impact of envy within friend groups, social circles, and even in the professional environment. I remain humble & focused on sharing informative messages & my unique perspectives despite these sad & overwhelming human realities.
Whether you like me, or you like this Remember, at that point in the Bible, there were no Christians & Jesus was a Jew. The Roman Empire killed the king of Kings & the same crew he broke bread with, shared his wealth & wisdom with failed to Die for the one true Messiah, Jesus Christ.
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