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I've been troubled somewhat trying to determine what to believe....here.
The book of Matthew States the following - Matt 27:3-5
a. Did Judas hang himself or die through holy intervention?
b. Did he return the money to the Pharisees or did he buy land with it?
c. Why are these 2 accounts narratted differently - aren't they supposed to "be the same somewhat?"
The book of Matthew States the following - Matt 27:3-5
Now when Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus had been condemned, he regretted what he had done and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood!” But they said, “What is that to us? You take care of it yourself!” So Judas threw the silver coins into the temple and left. Then he went out and hanged himself.
Now if you go to read the following verse - Acts 1:18-19 (by Peter)
Now this man Judas acquired a field with the reward of his unjust deed, and falling headfirst he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out. This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so that in their own language they called that field Hakeldama, that is, “Field of Blood.”
The questions I have...
a. Did Judas hang himself or die through holy intervention?
b. Did he return the money to the Pharisees or did he buy land with it?
c. Why are these 2 accounts narratted differently - aren't they supposed to "be the same somewhat?"