Matthew 26:48

He that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying: The one that I shall kiss is he; hold him fast.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

In Context

47And while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people.

49And immediately he came to Jesus, and said: Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him.

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Cross References

Mark 14:44And he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying: The one that I shall kiss, is he; take him, and lead him away securely.

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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