This image of Judas the betrayer restraining the soldiers while Jesus prays recalls these words by an anonymous Christian.
Judas, if true love never ceases,
how could you, my friend, have come to this?
To sell me for thirty silver pieces,
betray me with a kiss?
Judas, remember what I've taught you;
do not despair while hanging on that rope.
It is because you sinned that I have sought you;
I came to give you hope.
Judas, let's pray and hang together,
you in your halter, I upon my hill.
Dear friend, even if you loved me never,
you know I love you still.
