And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
Jesus looked at him and said, 'Friend, why are you here?' Then the crowd moved in, grabbed Jesus, and arrested him.
Even in betrayal, Jesus called Judas 'friend', that's the kind of love that changes everything.
📚 Historical Context
This verse takes place in the Garden of Gethsemane during Jesus' arrest, as part of the events leading to his crucifixion in first-century Judea under Roman rule. Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' disciples, had agreed to betray him by identifying him with a kiss to the Jewish authorities and their armed guards. Jesus' response calling Judas "friend" reflects his awareness of the fulfillment of prophecy and his voluntary submission to God's plan for redemption.
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