Matthew 26:49
Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
48Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, he is the one; arrest him.”
Cross References
Matthew 27:29and then twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand, and kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Mark 15:18Then they began to salute him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
John 19:3They kept saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and striking him in the face.
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 →