Matthew 26:49
So he came straight up to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him eagerly.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
48Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying. "Whoever I kiss is the man; arrest him."
Cross References
Matthew 27:29And they twisted a thorny crown for him, and put it on his head, and placed a reed in his right hand. Then they knelt before him, in mockery, crying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"
Mark 15:18Then they began to salute him. "Hail, King of the Jews," they said.
John 19:3saying, "Hail! King of the Jews!" They also gave him blow after blow with their hands.
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 →