Matthew 26:49
And immediately coming up to Jesus he said, Hail, Rabbi, and covered him with kisses.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because Jehovah has anointed thee prince over his inheritance?
Proverbs 27:6Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Matthew 27:29and having woven a crown out of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and, bowing the knee 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 came to him and said, Hail, king of the Jews! and gave him blows on the face.
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 →