22:47–53 Luke tells us that while Jesus was still speaking a crowd came up (which, according to v. 52, included chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders) led by Judas, one of the Twelve. Judas approached Jesus to kiss him (according to Mark 14:44–45 he does kiss him, for it was the sign by which Jesus would be identified to his enemies). Jesus’ question in v. 48 (found only in Luke and possibly inspired by Mark 14:44, which Luke otherwise does not have) underscores the treachery of Judas’ act. With a kiss, a sign of great affection and loyalty, Judas betrays his Master, the Son of Man. The disciples who possess the “two swords” (22:38) react, thinking that this is the time to use force. (Verse 49 also has no counterpart in Matthew or Mark and is inserted here by Luke…