Gave them a sign (εδωκεν αυτοις σημειον). Probably just before he reached the place, though Mark has "had given" (δεδωκε) which ce…

Gave them a sign. That is, told them of a way by which they might know whom to apprehend, namely, by his kissing him. It was night. Jesus …

Whomsoever I shall kiss — It is probable, from the known customs (1) of the Jews and (2) of the early Christians ([Reference Roman…

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…

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

The need for pointing out the right man was especially acute, not only because it was dark, but because, in a time long before photography, the fac…

Now he who betrayed him. I have no doubt that Judas was restrained, either by reverence for our Lord or by shame for his crime, from ventu…

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign
By which it might be known who he was; for it being night, though they had…

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…

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