Mark 14:44-46

Mark 14:44-46

[44] And  he that betrayed  him  had given  them  a token,  saying,  Whomsoever  I shall kiss,  that same  take  him,  and  lead him away  safely.  [45] And  as soon as he was come,  he goeth  straightway  to him,  and saith,  Master,  and  kissed  him.  [46] And  they laid  their  hands  him,  and  took  him. 

What does Mark 14:44-46 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The disciples of rabbis customarily greeted their teachers with a kiss on the hand. [1] This prearranged signal allowed Judas to identify Jesus to the soldiers without arousing the suspicion and opposition of the other disciples.