Mark 14:44
Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, Whomever I may kiss is he. Seize him, and lead away securely.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
45And when he came, straightaway having approached him, he says, Rabbi, Rabbi, and kissed him much.
Cross References
Joshua 2:12Now therefore, I pray you, swear to me by LORD, since I have dealt kindly with you, that ye also will deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a TRUE token,
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.
Acts 16:23And having laid many blows upon them, they cast them into prison, having ordered the jailor to guard them securely,
2 Thessalonians 3:17The salutation of Paul by my hand, which is a mark in every letter I write this way.
Matthew Henry on Mark 14:44-53
The Treachery of Judas. 43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them… Read the whole commentary →