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 him.
While Jesus was still talking, a crowd showed up with Judas leading the way, yeah, Judas, one of his own twelve disciples. He walked right up to Jesus like he was going to give him a kiss.
The betrayal everyone saw coming finally happened, and it came from someone who was supposed to be family.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the Bible, this verse describes the moment of Jesus' betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, shortly after the Last Supper where he shared a final meal with his disciples. Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' twelve closest followers, had arranged to hand him over to the religious authorities for thirty pieces of silver, using a kiss as a signal to identify Jesus in the dark. This event unfolded during a time of heightened tension, as Jesus' teachings and miracles had provoked opposition from Jewish leaders under Roman rule.
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