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'While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?” In that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me. But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. '
Matthew 26:47-56
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.26.47-56
Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. If Jesus did not already know about the betrayal, it would look like His good friend Judas just came to greet Him and show affection. Judas did not really love Jesus, though. WE may come across people in our lives who pretend to love us but will actually betray us if it benefits them to do so or may even be in the act of doing while smiling in our faces. This is why our trust should be in God and not people.
'Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death. But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’ ” Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” “He is worthy of death,” they answered. Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists. Others slapped him and said, “Prophesy to us, Messiah. Who hit you?” '
Matthew 26:57-68
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.26.57-68
They took Jesus to the high priest where all the religious leaders were looking for false evidence against Jesus, but they could not find any. However, many false witnesses arose against Him and quoted something that He said only with the wrong understanding. They thought He was saying that He could destroy the physical temple in Jerusalem and rebuild it in three days, but He was talking about His own body. They were accusing Him of blasphemy because He said that He was the Messiah, but He was telling the Truth. This was all part of God’s divine plan of salvation, which is why their hearts were so hard and would not believe Him or release Him. Sometimes God will allow a situation to look so impossible or He will allow everyone to fail us, so that He can work miracles and get all the glory. He also wants to ensure that we trust and depend on Him over all.
Matthew 26:47-56
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.26.47-56
Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. If Jesus did not already know about the betrayal, it would look like His good friend Judas just came to greet Him and show affection. Judas did not really love Jesus, though. WE may come across people in our lives who pretend to love us but will actually betray us if it benefits them to do so or may even be in the act of doing while smiling in our faces. This is why our trust should be in God and not people.
'Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death. But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’ ” Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” “He is worthy of death,” they answered. Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists. Others slapped him and said, “Prophesy to us, Messiah. Who hit you?” '
Matthew 26:57-68
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.26.57-68
They took Jesus to the high priest where all the religious leaders were looking for false evidence against Jesus, but they could not find any. However, many false witnesses arose against Him and quoted something that He said only with the wrong understanding. They thought He was saying that He could destroy the physical temple in Jerusalem and rebuild it in three days, but He was talking about His own body. They were accusing Him of blasphemy because He said that He was the Messiah, but He was telling the Truth. This was all part of God’s divine plan of salvation, which is why their hearts were so hard and would not believe Him or release Him. Sometimes God will allow a situation to look so impossible or He will allow everyone to fail us, so that He can work miracles and get all the glory. He also wants to ensure that we trust and depend on Him over all.