Matthew 26:49
And he went right up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
48(Now His betrayer had given them a sign saying, “Whomever I kiss, it is He; take Him!”)
Cross References
Matthew 27:29They plaited a crown out of thorns and put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and kneeling before Him they would mock Him saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Mark 15:18and began to ‘acclaim’ Him by saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
John 19:3and started saying, “Hail, O King of the Jews!” And they slapped 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 →