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While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priest and elders of the people.
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The Betrayer's Identity
Commentators stress the horror that the betrayer was "one of the twelve," a chosen apostle and trusted friend. This detail, mentioned in all three Synoptic Gospels, is not incidental. It highlights the profound nature of the betrayal and serves as a timeless warning against hypocrisy and those who profess faith but whose actions deny Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Judas, one of the twelve, came. This was done while he was addressing his disciples. John informs us that Judas knew the place, because Je…
While he yet spake (ετ αυτου λαλουντος). It was an electric moment as Jesus faced Judas with his horde of helpers as if he turned …
19th Century
Anglican
A great multitude with swords and staves — St. John’s account is more detailed (John 18:3). The multitude included:
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Baptist
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…
Judas Iscariot () arrives with armed men. What he received payment for was probably information as to where Jesus could be arrested in a quiet sett…
16th Century
Protestant
While he was still speaking. The Evangelists are careful to state that our Lord foresaw what happened. From this, it may be inferred that …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And while he yet spokeWhile he was thus speaking to his disciples, before the last words, he is at hand that betrays me, were …
No enemies are to be abhorred as much as those professed disciples who betray Christ with a kiss. God has no need of our services, much less of our…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the events preparatory to the Passion were related, namely, the institution of the Sacrament and Christ’s prayer. Here, however, the Evangeli…
