Matthew 26:50

at 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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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

49So he went up to Jesus at once, and exclaimed, “Welcome, Rabbi!” and kissed him;

51Suddenly one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and striking the high priest’s servant, cut off his ear.

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Cross References

Psalms 55:13but it was you, my equal, my dear and familiar friend.

Matthew 22:12So he said to him ‘My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding-robe?’ 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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