Mark 14:44

Now the betrayer had arranged a sign with them: “He's the one that I kiss. Arrest him, and take him away under guard.”

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In The King James Version

And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

In Context

43Just as he was saying this, Judas—one of the twelve disciples—arrived with a mob carrying swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests, religious leaders, and elders.

45Judas went right up to Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, and kissed him affectionately.

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Cross References

Joshua 2:12So now promise me in the name of the Lord that because I have acted in good faith to you, then you will do the same for my family. Give me some sign that I can trust you,

2 Samuel 20:9“How are you doing, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. Joab held Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Proverbs 27:6A friend's honest comments may hurt you, but an enemy's kisses are over the top.

Acts 16:23After giving them a severe beating, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them locked up.

2 Thessalonians 3:17Notice the greeting to you from me, Paul, in my own handwriting. This is my signature on every letter I write.

Matthew Henry on Mark 14:44-53

The Treachery of Judas. 43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them… Read the whole commentary →

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