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Luke 22:6
ESV So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd.
NIV He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present.
NASB And so he consented, and began looking for a good opportunity to betray Him to them away from the crowd.
CSB So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray him to them when the crowd was not present.
NLT So he agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus so they could arrest him when the crowds weren’t around.
KJV And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
NKJV So he promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude.

What does Luke 22:6 mean?

The Pharisees have been trying to destroy Jesus for three years (Mark 3:6). The chief priests joined them when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This incredible display of God's power made Jesus even more popular with the people, and the religious leaders want Him gone (John 11:45–53). They tried to discredit Jesus with accusations and theological debates, but Jesus bested them every time—making the people love Him even more (Luke 20). The growing crowds around Jesus have a double effect: the leaders are more desperate to get rid of Him, but they're also more afraid for their own safety (Luke 22:2).

Suddenly, Judas, one of Jesus' closest twelve disciples, shows up and presents an offer. He will help them identify Jesus far from adoring crowds if they pay him. The leaders are so relieved they rejoice and agree to a price (Luke 22:3–5). Judas consults with the temple guard and carefully monitors Jesus' movements to choose the best time.

Judas is a bad person with bad motives. Even when Jesus chose him, He knew he was "a devil" (John 6:70). But despite his motives and planning, he gives the impression of someone without much initiative. It seems he planned to betray Jesus but didn't take actual steps until Satan possessed him (Luke 22:3). Despite his attempts to find a good time to bring the temple guards to Jesus, it is Jesus who tells him when to go and Satan who gets him to move (John 13:27). Judas proves to be an example of Matthew 5:22, which ties anger with murder. Even if Judas lacks the courage to act on his own, his hatred allows Satan to use him as an accessory to Jesus' murder.
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