KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even love's most tender gesture was turned into a weapon of betrayal.
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