Matthew 26:50

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

51And behold, one of those who were with Jesus, extending his hand, drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:17And Absalom said to him: “Is this your kindness to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?”

Psalms 55:13For you have rescued my soul from death and my feet from slipping, so that I may be pleasing in the sight of God, in the light of the living.

Matthew 22:12And he said to him, ‘Friend, how is it that you have entered here without having a wedding garment?’ But he was dumbstruck.

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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