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When he had come, immediately he came to him, and said, "Rabbi! Rabbi!" and kissed him.
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The Deceptive Kiss
Commentators explain that Judas used a customary sign of respect—a disciple kissing their rabbi—as the prearranged signal for betrayal. This act, normally one of affection, was twisted into a tool for Jesus's enemies. Scholars suggest this was a calculated move to avoid suspicion and ensure the correct person was identified in the darkness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Master, master. As if expressing great joy that he had found him again.
19th Century
Anglican
And immediately, while he yet spake.—See Notes on Matthew 26:47-50. Note the reappearance of St. Mark’s characteristic “i…
The prearranged means of identifying Jesus was for Judas to kiss him with a lingering kiss. Perhaps since it was dark the arresting party wanted to…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as soon as he was come To the place where Jesus was:
he goes straightway to him ; al…
Because Christ did not appear as a temporal prince, but preached repentance, reformation, and a holy life, and directed people's thoughts, affectio…
