Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus because of a combination of greed, unbelief, and Satan's influence, fulfilling God's redemptive plan foretold in Scripture. As one of the twelve disciples, Judas agreed to hand Jesus over to the chief priests in exchange for thirty pieces of silver, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 11:12–13 (Matthew 26:14–16, KJV). The Bible also states that "Satan entered into Judas" before the betrayal (Luke 22:3–4, KJV). During the Last Supper, Judas identified Jesus to the arresting crowd with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47–50). Although Judas was responsible for his own actions, his betrayal fulfilled God's plan for Jesus to become the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world. His story serves as a solemn warning that outward association with Jesus is not a substitute for genuine faith, obedience, and a transformed heart.