The Betrayal of Jesus: A Treacherous Act

What was the sign of Judas' betrayal?

In the biblical narrative, how did Judas betray Jesus?

Sign of Betrayal:

Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, betrayed Jesus to the religious authorities with a deceitful kiss.

In the Christian narrative of the New Testament, the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot is a significant event. Judas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, made a secret arrangement to betray Jesus to the religious authorities in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. The act of betrayal was symbolized by a kiss, a gesture commonly associated with greeting or respect in that cultural context.

However, in this particular circumstance, the kiss was used deceptively to identify Jesus to the authorities for his arrest. The treacherous act of betrayal by Judas is remembered and recounted in biblical history as an act of great betrayal and deceit.

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