Matthew 26:49
And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.
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 that Jehovah hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance?
Proverbs 27:6Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Matthew 27:29And they platted a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and 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 came unto him, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they struck him with their hands.
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 →