While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went in front of them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Went before them (προηρχετο). Imperfect middle. Judas was leading the band for he knew the place well (John 18:2).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And while he yet spake.—See Notes on Matthew 26:47-50; Mark 14:43–46.

Went before them.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Glossa Ordinaria: After first mentioning the prayer of Christ, St. Luke goes on to speak of His betrayal, in which He is betra…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And while he yet spoke
The above words to his disciples,

behold a multitude.
T…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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