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What does the Bible say Judas "received" from the chief priests and Pharisees to enable him to help arrest Jesus?
A multitude of the common people
The chief leaders of the people
A band of men and officers
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Matthew 26:14-16 - Judas Iscariot's betrayal, marked by receiving a band of men and officers from the religious leaders, highlights the tension between secular power and spiritual authority. Interestingly, the "band" can also refer to Roman soldiers, illustrating how political machinations influenced Jesus' arrest, echoing earlier themes of betrayal seen in Joseph's story (Genesis 37).
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