Luke 22:48

But Jesus said to him, Judas, thou betray the Son of man with a kiss?

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In The King James Version

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

In Context

47While he yet spoke, behold, a multitude, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them. And he came near to Jesus to kiss him.

49And when those who were around him saw what would be, they said, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?

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Cross References

2 Samuel 20:9And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with thee, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Proverbs 27:6Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Mark 14:44Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, Whomever I may kiss is he. Seize him, and lead away securely.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:48-54

The Treachery of Judas. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched… Read the whole commentary →

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