Why did Judas identify Jesus with a kiss?
Ethan Hayes
Updated on May 06, 2026
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Also question is, what did Jesus call Judas after he kissed him?
Whatever his motives, Judas led soldiers to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he identified Jesus by kissing him and calling him “Rabbi.” (Mark 14:44-46) According to the Gospel of Matthew, Judas immediately regretted his actions and returned the 30 pieces of silver to church authorities, saying “I have sinned by
One may also ask, what was Judas motive betraying Jesus? Why Judas betrayed Jesus The only motive shown in scripture is greed, but the gospels also say that Judas was possessed by Satan, and acted as he did to fulfil prophecies.
Consequently, what did Judas do to Jesus?
Matthew directly states that Judas betrayed Jesus for a bribe of "thirty pieces of silver" by identifying him with a kiss – "the kiss of Judas" – to arresting soldiers of the High Priest Caiaphas, who then turned Jesus over to Pontius Pilate's soldiers.
Did Judas eat the last supper?
In the Gospel of John, when asked about the traitor, Jesus states: It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.” Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.
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