Matthew 26:50

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

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

In Context

49and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed Him;

51And behold, one of those with Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, drew his sword, and having struck the servant of the chief priest, he took off his ear.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:17And Absalom says to Hushai, “[Is] this your kindness with your friend? Why have you not gone with your friend?”

Psalms 55:13But you, a man—as my equal, || My familiar friend, and my acquaintance.

Matthew 22:12and he says to him, Friend, how did you come in here, not having wedding clothes? And he was speechless.

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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