Matthew 26:49

and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed Him;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

48And he who delivered Him up gave them a sign, saying, “Whomsoever I will kiss, it is He, lay hold on Him”;

50and Jesus said to him, “Friend, for what are you present?” Then having come near, they laid hands on Jesus, and took hold on Him.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 10:1And Samuel takes the vial of the oil, and pours [it] on his head, and kisses him, and says, “Is it not because YHWH has appointed you over His inheritance for leader?

Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a lover are faithful, || And the kisses of an enemy [are] abundant.

Matthew 27:29and having plaited Him a garland out of thorns they put [it] on His head, and [put] a reed in His right hand, and having kneeled before Him, they were mocking Him, saying, “Hail, the King of the Jews!”

Mark 15:18and began to greet Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”

John 19:3and said, “Hail! The King of the Jews”; and they were giving Him slaps.

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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