Did Judas repent?
32 Two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be put to death with Him. (Luke 23:32)
Last words of one of the criminals,
41 And we indeed are suffering justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 And he was saying, “Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!” (Luke 23:41)
Meanwhile,
3 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, 4 saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!” 5 And he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed; and he went away and hanged himself. (Matthew 27:3-5)
And regarding forgiveness of others,
13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he did to Your saints at Jerusalem; (Acts 9:13)
The answers Jesus gave,
43 And He said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, (Acts 9:15a)
I believe if you cannot comprehend heaven with Judas, you have unforgiveness towards a brother or sister that you believe is unforgivable.
20 If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. (1 John 4:20)
References
Luke 23:32
Luke 23:41
Matthew 27:3-5
Acts 9:13
Luke 23:43
Acts 9:15a
1 John 4:20
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