Judas had arranged to hand Jesus over by giving them a signal. “The one I kiss will be the man,” he’d told them. “Arrest him and have the guards lead him away.”
So don’t be afraid in any way of those who oppose you. Your fearlessness will show them that they’re going to be destroyed but you’re going to be saved.
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, who was one of the 12 disciples, suddenly appeared. He had a group of men with him who were armed with swords and clubs. The chief priests, teachers of the law, and elders had sent them.