Matthew 26:49

And immediately coming forward to Jesus, he said, Hail, Master; and kissed Him copiously.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

In Context

48And the one having betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, The one whom I shall kiss, is He: hold Him fast.

50And Jesus said to him, Comrade, unto what do you come? Then having come forward they laid hands on Him, and bound Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:29and plaiting a crown of thorns put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and bowing the knee to Him, continued to mock Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

Mark 15:18And they began to mock Him, Hail, King of the Jews!

John 19:3and came to Him and continued to say, Hail, King of the Jews! and they gave Him slaps.

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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