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,

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. (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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