Matthew 26:49

Judas came up to Jesus immediately, and said, “Hello, Rabbi,” and kissed him.

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In The King James Version

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

In Context

48The betrayer had arranged to give them a signal: “The one that I kiss, that's him—arrest him,” he'd told them.

50“My friend, do what you came to do,” Jesus said to Judas. So they came and grabbed hold of Jesus, and arrested him.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul's head, and kissed him, saying, “The Lord has anointed you as ruler of his chosen people.

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

Matthew 27:29They made a crown of thorns and placed it on his head, and put a stick in his right hand. They kneeled down in front of him and mocked him, saying, “We salute you, King of the Jews!”

Mark 15:18Then they saluted him, saying, “Hail King of the Jews!”

John 19:3Time and again they went up to him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapped him.

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 →

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