Luke 22:48

but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

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

In Context

47While he was still speaking, behold, a crowd appeared, with Judas, one of the twelve, leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him,

49When those who were around Jesus saw what was happening, they said, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?”

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Cross References

2 Samuel 20:9So Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my cousin?” Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Proverbs 27:6Faithful are the wounds caused by a friend, 1 but an enemy may kiss you profusely. 1

Mark 14:44Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him and lead him away under guard.”

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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