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The Treacherous Kiss
Scholars emphasize the profound evil of Judas's chosen sign. A kiss was a common greeting of friendship and respect. By using this intimate gesture to identify Jesus for arrest, Judas turned a symbol of love and loyalty into the ultimate sign of betrayal, cloaking his treachery in a disgusting display of affection.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:48
18th Century
Theologian
Gave them a sign. That is, told them of a way by which they might know whom to apprehend, namely, by his kissing him. It was night. Jesus …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:48
Gave them a sign (εδωκεν αυτοις σημειον). Probably just before he reached the place, though Mark () has "had given" (δεδωκε) which…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:47–49
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:48
The need for pointing out the right man was especially acute, not only because it was dark, but because, in a time long before photography, the fac…
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:48
16th Century
Theologian
Now he who betrayed him. I have no doubt that Judas was restrained, either by reverence for our Lord or by shame for his crime, from ventu…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:48
17th Century
Pastor
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign
By which it might be known who he was; for it being night, though they had…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:47–56
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:47–56
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the events preparatory to the Passion were related, namely, the institution of the Sacrament and Christ’s prayer. Here, however, the Evangeli…