Luke 22:48

Good News Translation

But Jesus said, “Judas, is it with a kiss that you betray the Son of Man?”

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His words were smoother than cream, but there was hatred in his heart; his words were as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.

Friends mean well, even when they hurt you. But when an enemy puts his arm around your shoulder—watch out!

Jesus was still speaking when a crowd arrived, led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. He came up to Jesus to kiss him.

When the disciples who were with Jesus saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Shall we use our swords, Lord?”