Matthew 26:49
Immediately he came to Yeshua, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
48Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took the vial of oil and poured it on his head, then kissed him and said, “Hasn’t the LORD anointed you to be prince over his inheritance?
Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Matthew 27:29They braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Mark 15:18They began to salute him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
John 19:3They kept saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and they kept slapping him.
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 →