Mark 14:44

Now the betrayer had given them a sign. "The one I kiss," he said, "is the man. Arrest him, and take him away safely."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

43At that instant, while he was yet speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, came up, and with him a mob armed with swords and clubs, sent by the high priests and Scribes and elders.

45So he came and going straight up to Jesus he said.

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Cross References

Acts 16:23had many lashes inflicted upon them, and put them in prison, with a charge to the jailer to keep them safe.

2 Thessalonians 3:17I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting, which is my token in every letter. Thus 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 →

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