How did Judas Iscariot identify Jesus to the soldiers?

• A. By pointing him out
• B. By shouting his name
• C. By embracing him
• D. By kissing him

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how Judas marks Jesus for arrest: he uses a kiss as a prearranged signal. In the Gethsemane scene, Judas comes up to Jesus, greets him as “Rabbi,” and then kisses him on the cheek. That kiss isn’t just a friendly gesture; it’s a deliberate cue intended to identify Jesus to the soldiers in a crowded setting so they could seize the right person without causing a scene. Jesus’ response—addressing Judas as “Friend” and asking what he came to do—highlights the irony of betrayal coming from a trusted follower. The other actions wouldn’t serve that signaling purpose: pointing out, shouting a name, or embracing wouldn’t function as the clear, discreet signal Judas provided, which is why the kiss stands out as the correct description of how Jesus was identified.