Luke 22:48

at which Jesus said to him, “Judas, is it by a kiss that you betray the Son of Man?”

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In The King James Version

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

In Context

47While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared in sight, led by the man called Judas, who was one of the Twelve. Judas approached Jesus, to kiss him;

49But when those who were around Jesus saw what was going to happen, they exclaimed, “Master, should we use our swords?”

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Cross References

Mark 14:44Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them. “The man whom I kiss,” he had said, “will be the one; arrest him and take him away safely.”

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:48-54

The Treachery of Judas. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched… Read the whole commentary →

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