And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
The guy who was about to betray Jesus had already worked out a signal with them. He told them, 'Whoever I kiss, that's him, grab him and make sure he doesn't get away.'
Even love's most tender gesture was turned into a weapon of betrayal.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, during Jesus' ministry, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, conspired with the religious leaders to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. He arranged to identify Jesus with a kiss, a common cultural greeting of respect and affection in Jewish society, which made the act of betrayal particularly shocking and deceptive. This event unfolded in the Garden of Gethsemane as part of the larger narrative leading to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion.
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