The Emotional Weeping of Judas and St. Peter

What was the reason behind the weeping of Judas and St. Peter?

a) Judas wept out of remorse, Peter out of fear

Answer:

Judas wept out of remorse due to his betrayal of Jesus, whereas St. Peter also wept out of remorse for denying Jesus.

The weeping of both Judas and Saint Peter reveal different emotional responses to their respective actions according to Christian theology. Judas wept out of remorse, according to historical and biblical accounts, since he betrayed Jesus in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. His act of betrayal ultimately led to the crucifixion of Jesus, therefore his tears signify his deep regret for his actions. Compare this to St. Peter, who wept out of remorse as well, but his tears were shed for denying knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, as Jesus had predicted. Despite their common feeling of remorse, their subsequent actions differed significantly: Judas, overwhelmed by guilt, hanged himself, while Peter, strengthened by his remorse, became a key pillar in the establishment of the Christian Church.