Mark 14:44

Now his betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, he is the one; arrest him and lead him away under guard.”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

In Context

43Immediately, as he was still speaking, Judas arrived, who was one of the twelve. With him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.

45When Judas came, he immediately went up to Jesus and said to him, “ Rabbi! Rabbi!” And he kissed him.

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Cross References

Acts 16:23After inflicting many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them under close guard.

2 Thessalonians 3:17I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in all my letters; it is the way I write.

Matthew Henry on Mark 14:44-53

The Treachery of Judas. 43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them… Read the whole commentary →

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