Matthew 26:49

And quickly drawing close to Jesus, he said, “Hail, Master.” And he kissed him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In The King James Version

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

In Context

48And he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying: “Whomever I will kiss, it is he. Take hold of him.”

50And Jesus said to him, “Friend, for what purpose have you come?” Then they approached, and they put their hands on Jesus, and they held him.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a little vial of oil, and poured it on his head. And he kissed him, and said: “Behold, the Lord has anointed you as first ruler over his inheritance. And you shall free his people from the hands of their enemies, who are all around them. And this shall be a sign for you that God has anointed you as ruler:

Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.

Matthew 27:29And plaiting a crown of thorns, they placed it on his head, with a reed in his right hand. And genuflecting before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews.”

Mark 15:18And they began to salute him: “Hail, king of the Jews.”

John 19:3And they were approaching him and saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they struck him repeatedly.

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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