Mark 14:44
Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I will kiss, that is he. Seize him, and lead him away safely.”
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In Context
45When he had come, immediately he came to him and said, “Rabbi! Rabbi!” and kissed him.
Cross References
Joshua 2:12Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD, since I have dealt kindly with you, that you also will deal kindly with my father’s house, and give me a true sign;
2 Samuel 20:9Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Acts 16:23When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely.
2 Thessalonians 3:17I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how 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 →