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They laid their hands on him, and took him.
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Faulty Disciple vs. Hypocrite
Commentators highlight the contrast between a faulty disciple like Peter and a hypocrite like Judas. Matthew Henry notes that it is easier to fight for Christ, as Peter did, than to die for Him. Judas, however, masked his betrayal with a sign of affection, a kiss, leading to his own destruction. This moment distinguishes between a disciple's misguided zeal and a hypocrite's calculated treachery.
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they laid hands on him, and took him . After Christ had said to Judas, "friend, why have you come?" as in Matthe…
Presbyterian
Because Christ did not appear as a temporal prince, but preached repentance, reformation, and a holy life, and directed people's thoughts, affectio…