Matthew 26:49
And immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 27:29When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And kneeling 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 kept saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they were striking 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 →