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And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priest and elders of the people.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

While he yet spake (ετ αυτου λαλουντος). It was an electric moment as Jesus faced Judas with his horde of helpers as if he turned …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Judas, one of the twelve, came. This was done while he was addressing his disciples. John informs us that Judas knew the place, because Je…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A great multitude with swords and staves — St. John’s account is more detailed (John 18:3). The multitude included:

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

It is a remarkable fact that we do not read in the New Testament that any one of the twelve, except Judas, ever kissed Jesus. It seems as if the mo…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Glossa Ordinaria: Having stated above that the Lord offered Himself willingly to His pursuers, the Evangelist now relates how …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Judas Iscariot arrives with armed men. What he received payment for was probably information as to where Jesus could be arrested in a quiet setting…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

While he was still speaking. The Evangelists are careful to state that our Lord foresaw what happened. From this, it may be inferred that …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And while he yet spoke
While he was thus speaking to his disciples, before the last words, he is at hand that betrays me, were …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

No enemies are to be abhorred as much as those profe ed disciples who betray Christ with a ki . God has no need of our services, much le of our sin…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here, the events preparatory to the Pa ion were related, namely, the institution of the Sacrament and Christ’s prayer. Here, however, the Evangelis…

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