Later that same day, on the road from Pilate's hall to Calvary, there came an interruption to the shouts and jeers of the wicked throng who were leading Jesus to the place of crucifixion. As they passed a retired spot, they saw at the foot of a lifeless tree, the body of Judas. It was a most revolting sight. His weight had broken the cord by which he had hanged himself to the tree. In falling, his body had been horribly mangled, and dogs were now devouring it. His remains were immediately buried out of sight; but there was less mockery among the throng, and many a pale face revealed the thoughts within. Retribution seemed already visiting those who were guilty of the blood of Jesus. In the judgment hall of Pilate, the Roman governor, Christ stands bound as a prisoner. About Him are the guard of soldiers, and the hall is fast filling with spectators. Just outside the entrance are the judges of the Sanhedrin, priests, rulers, elders, and the mob.

Senere den samme dag, på vejen fra Pilatus borg til Golgata, skete der en afbrydelse i de hånende råb og skrig fra den skare af ugudelige mennesker, der førte Jesus til korsfæstelsesstedet. Da de kom forbi et ensomt sted, fandt de Judas lig ved foden af et udgået træ. Det var et oprørende syn! Vægten af hans legeme havde sprængt det reb, hvormed han havde hængt sig i træet. Hans legeme var ved faldet blevet frygteligt lemlæstet, og nu var hundene ved at æde det. Hans jordiske rester blev hastigt begravet, så man ikke kunne se dem; men der lød mindre spot blandt mængden, og mange blege ansigter vidnede om de tanker, der skjulte sig bag dem. Gengældelsen syntes allerede at hjemsøge dem, der var skyldige i Jesu blod.