Matthew 26:50

And Jesus said to him, Friend, why are thou here. Then having come, they threw their hands on Jesus, and seized him.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

In Context

49And straightaway having come to Jesus, he said, Hail, Rabbi, and kissed him much.

51And behold, one of those with Jesus, having stretched out a hand, drew his sword, and when he struck the bondman of the high priest, he cut off his ear.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:17And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? Why did thou not go with thy friend?

Psalms 55:13But it was thou, a man my equal, my companion, and my familiar friend.

Matthew 22:12And he says to him, Friend, how did thou come in here not having a wedding garment? But he was speechless.

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 →

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