Matthew 26:50

“Friend,” Jesus replied, “why have you come?” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

Majority Standard Bible

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

49Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

51At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:17“Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?”

Psalms 55:13But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend.

Matthew 22:12‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man 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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