Mark 14:44
Now he who had been false to him had given them a sign, saying, The one to whom I give a kiss, that is he; take him, and get him away safely.
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45And when he had come, he went straight to him and said, Master; and gave him a kiss.
Cross References
Joshua 2:12So now, will you give me your oath by the Lord, that, because I have been kind to you, you will be kind to my father's house,
2 Samuel 20:9And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well, my brother? And with his right hand he took him by the hair of his chin to give him a kiss.
Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
Acts 16:23And when they had given them a great number of blows, they put them in prison, giving orders to the keeper of the prison to keep them safely:
2 Thessalonians 3:17These words of love to you at the end are in my writing, Paul's writing, and this is the mark of every letter from me.
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 →