Matthew 26:48

And Jihuda the traitor had given to them a sign, and said, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

In Context

47And while he was speaking, behold, Jihuda the traitor, one from the twelve, came, and a great multitude with him, with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

49And immediately he approached Jeshu, and said, Peace, my master! and kissed him.

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Cross References

Mark 14:44And the traitor who betrayed had given to them a sign, and said, He whom I shall kiss is He: take him carefully and lead 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 →

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