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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 legion of Roman soldiers
The chief leaders of the people
A multitude of the common people
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Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: A band of men and officers
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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