Mat 26:48-49 | MHM | STEP | v. 48–49 : Judas had arranged a signal with the group: the man he kissed would be Jesus. He approached Jesus, greeted him with “Hail, Master!” and kissed him. This was a sign of friendship, but Judas used it as a sign of betrayal. His actions are an example of how someone can seem close to Jesus on the outside but be far from him in their heart. Judas’ kiss was meant to identify Jesus to the soldiers so they would arrest the right person.

‏ Matthew 26:48-49

v. 48–49: Judas had arranged a signal with the group: the man he kissed would be Jesus. He approached Jesus, greeted him with “Hail, Master!” and kissed him. This was a sign of friendship, but Judas used it as a sign of betrayal. His actions are an example of how someone can seem close to Jesus on the outside but be far from him in their heart. Judas’ kiss was meant to identify Jesus to the soldiers so they would arrest the right person.

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