But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
But Jesus looked right at him and said, 'Judas, really? You're going to betray me with a kiss?'
Even when someone's betraying you, you can still call them by name and speak truth.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account, Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane with his disciples after sharing the Last Supper, knowing that his betrayal and arrest are imminent as part of God's plan for his crucifixion. Judas, one of the twelve disciples, had conspired with the religious leaders to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, using a kiss, a common cultural greeting of affection and respect, to secretly identify him to the arresting soldiers. This moment underscores the profound irony and heartbreak of a trusted friend turning against the Messiah during a night of prayer and spiritual agony.
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