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Betrayal's Familiar Kiss
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon note the profound irony that Judas, not the other apostles, is the one recorded kissing Jesus. This act of 'impudent familiarity' is seen as a prelude to treachery, serving as a sober warning that betrayals of Christ can be disguised as affection or loyalty.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 22:47
Went before them (προηρχετο). Imperfect middle. Judas was leading the band for he knew the place well (John 18:2).
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 22:47–49
19th Century
Bishop
And while he yet spake.—See Notes on Matthew 26:47-50; Mark 14:43–46.
Went before them.
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 22:47–50
19th Century
Preacher
And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 22:47
While Jesus was still speaking to his disciples, Judas and the crowd make a sudden intrusion into the somber scene in Gethsemane. Note the word “cr…
John Gill
On Luke 22:47
17th Century
Pastor
And while he yet spoke
The above words to his disciples,
behold a multitude.
T…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 22:47–53
17th Century
Minister
Nothing can be a greater affront or grief to the Lord Jesus than to be betrayed by those who profess to be His followers and say that they love Him…