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How did Judas betray Jesus?

Matthew and Mark: “Now he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; hold him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Master, and kissed him” ([Matt. xxvi, 48, 49]; [Mark xiv, 44, 45]).

According to John, Judas did not betray him with a kiss.

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What did Jesus say to Judas when he betrayed him?

“Friend, wherefore art thou come?” ([Matthew xxvi, 50].)

“Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?” ([Luke xxii, 48].)