Matthew 26:49

So he went up to Jesus at once, and exclaimed, “Welcome, 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

48Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them. “The man whom I kiss,” he had said, “will be the one; arrest him.”

50at which Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” The men went up, seized Jesus, and arrested him.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:29and having twisted some thorns into a crown, put it on his head, and a rod in his right hand, and then, going down on their knees before him, they mocked him. “Long life to you, king of the Jews!” they said.

Mark 15:18and then began to salute him. “Long life to you, king of the Jews!” they said.

John 19:3They kept coming up to him and saying, “Long live the king of the Jews!” and they gave him blow after blow with their hands.

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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