Mark 14:21

Jesus explained that His betrayal was part of divine purpose that the Old Testament had predicted (e.g., Psalms 22; Isaiah 53). Nevertheless the betrayer would bear the responsibility for his deed and would pay a severe penalty.

"The fact that God turns the wrath of man to his praise does not excuse the wrath of man." [Note: Cranfield, The Gospel . . ., p. 424.]

The seriousness of Judas’ act was in direct proportion to the innocence of the person he betrayed (cf. Mark 14:9). "By whom the Son of Man is betrayed" (NASB) views Judas as Satan’s instrument.