JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1980 Question 29

Question 29

Trial and Death of Jesus

Which of the Gospels relates the death of Judas?

  1. A.Mark
  2. B.Matthew
  3. C.Luke
  4. D.Mark and Matthew
  5. E.Matthew and Luke
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Matthew)

Explanation

Only Matthew's Gospel tells how Judas hanged himself (Matthew 27:3–5); Luke tells of his death in Acts, not in his Gospel.