“And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.”
Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples — John underscores Judas' knowledge of the location, explaining his ability to guide the arresting cohort to Jesus in darkness. The routine mention of Jesus' habitual gathering there suggests openness rather than secrecy—paradoxically, the shepherd allows the thief entrance to the fold. Judas' familiarity with the intimate space of discipline intensifies the tragedy of betrayal.
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