The Remorse of Judas
Judas apparently realizes the error of his ways but is he an example of repentance of just remorse?
Paul teaches us that godly sorrow leads us to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10).
Barton writes: Judas, seized with remorse at having betrayed Jesus, went back to the chief priests and elders (Matthew 26:14–16). Jesus had been condemned to die, and Judas realized, “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” Regretting that he had turned Jesus over to the religious leaders, Judas changed his mind, but it was too late.
Matthew 27:3–5New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update
Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!”
And he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed; and he went away and hanged himself.