Matthew 26:49
And straightaway having come to Jesus, he said, Hail, Rabbi, and kissed him much.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
48Now the man who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomever I may kiss is he. Seize him.
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not that LORD has anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance?
Proverbs 27:6Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Matthew 27:29And having woven a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand. And having knelt down before him, they ridiculed him, saying, Hail, king of the Jews!
Mark 15:18and began to salute him, Hail, king of the Jews!
John 19:3And they said, Hail, king of the Jews! And they gave him slaps.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:48-57
Christ Betrayed by Judas; The Priest's Servant Smitten by Peter; Christ Deserted by His Disciples. 47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then… Read the whole commentary →