But you will exceed all of them. For you will sacrifice the man who bears me. Already your horn has been raised, and your wrath has been kindled, and your star has passed by, and your heart has become strong." [--Jesus to Judas]

Rodolphe Kasser
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Jesus’ blessing to Judas has been interpreted by many as a prophecy of the destruction of the Temple, but I think it’s more about how Judas’ anger will be what brings Judas to his ultimate downfall. Judas is angry throughout this passage, and Jesus knows that Judas will be his greatest sacrifice. And Judas will be angry not because he is a traitor, but because he does not understand the magnitude of the betrayal.

Source: The Gospel Of Judas Together With The Letter Of Peter To Phillip, James, And A Book Of Allogenes From Codex Tchacos

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