And while he was offering sacrifices, Absalom also sent to the town of Gilo for Ahithophel, who was one of King David's advisers. The plot against the king gained strength, and Absalom's followers grew in number.

Any advice that Ahithophel gave in those days was accepted as though it were the very word of God; both David and Absalom followed it.

Everyone must be on guard against their friends, and no one can trust their relatives; for all relatives are as deceitful as Jacob, and everyone slanders their friends.

Don't believe your neighbor or trust your friend. Be careful what you say even to your husband or wife.

When Pilate heard these words, he took Jesus outside and sat down on the judge's seat in the place called "The Stone Pavement." (In Hebrew the name is "Gabbatha.")

Jesus was still speaking when Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs and sent by the chief priests and the elders.

Judas went straight to Jesus and said, "Peace be with you, Teacher," and kissed him.

The traitor had given the crowd a signal: "The man I kiss is the one you want. Arrest him and take him away under guard."

As soon as Judas arrived, he went up to Jesus and said, "Teacher!" and kissed him.

"But, look! The one who betrays me is here at the table with me!

Jesus was still speaking when a crowd arrived, led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. He came up to Jesus to kiss him.

But Jesus said, "Judas, is it with a kiss that you betray the Son of Man?"