Matthew 26:48

Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying. "Whoever I kiss is the man; arrest him."

Montgomery New Testament

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

47Barely had he spoken these words when Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared, accompanied by a great crowd of men with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

49So he came straight up to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him eagerly.

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Cross References

Mark 14:44Now the betrayer had given them a sign. "The one I kiss," he said, "is the man. Arrest him, and take him away safely."

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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