{Was standing} (hist(886b)ei). Second past perfect active of
hist(886d)i used as imperfect, a vivid picture of Judas in the very
act of betraying Jesus. John does not mention the kiss by Judas
as a sign to the soldiers and police. Tatian suggests that it
came before verse  4 . Then Jesus stepped forth and affirmed that
he was the one whom they were seeking.