But this will give you an opportunity to tell about me.
And you will not be afraid of those who are against you. All of this is proof from God that you are being saved and that your enemies will be lost.
Brothers and sisters, I want you to know that all that has happened to me has helped to spread the Good News.
This is proof that God is right in his judgment. He wants you to be worthy of his kingdom. Your suffering is for that kingdom.
After that Judas waited for the best time to hand Jesus over to them.