In contrast to the canonical gospels the Gospel of Judas portrays Judas 's actions as done in obedience to instructions given to him by Jesus of Nazareth .
The canonical gospels paint Judas as a betrayer who delivered Jesus to the authorities for crucifixion in exchange for money .
In contrast to the canonical gospels , which paint Judas as a betrayer who delivered Jesus to the authorities for crucifixion in exchange for money , the Gospel of Judas portrays Judas 's actions as done in obedience to instructions given to him by Jesus of Nazareth .