what happens to judas after betraying jesus

After Judas betrays Jesus, the New Testament says he feels remorse, returns the money, and dies by suicide; the Gospels and Acts also connect his story with the “Field of Blood.”

What the Bible says

Matthew says Judas regrets what he did, gives back the thirty pieces of silver, and hangs himself.

Acts gives a different-sounding account of his death, describing Judas falling badly and the field becoming known as Akeldama, or the Field of Blood.

In simple terms

• He betrays Jesus for money.

• He later feels deep remorse.

• He dies soon after, and the place connected to his death becomes known as the Field of Blood.

Note on the accounts

Christians and Bible readers often discuss the difference between Matthew’s and Acts’ descriptions, but both point to Judas ending in tragedy after the betrayal.

If you want, I can also give you the short version of how different Christian traditions interpret Judas’s fate.