The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56
The apprehension of our Lord. I. THE BETRAYAL . 1 . The approach of Judas. The three evangelists describe him as "one of the twelve." They add this description, not for the sake of accurate identification, for his treachery had been already mentioned, but to set forth the blackness of his guilt. Holy Scripture commonly uses a certain stern simplicity in speaking of great offences. There is a depth of meaning in those few simple words, "one of the twelve." He was the most... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56
Betrayal and apprehension of Jesus. ( Mark 14:43-52 ; Luke 22:47-53 ; John 18:2-11 .) read more