Matthew 26:49

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

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

48Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomever I shall kiss, he is the one: hold him fast.

50And Jesus said to him, Friend, do that which you have come for. Then they came, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:29And when they had weaved a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed their knees before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

Mark 15:18And began to acclaim him, Hail, King of the Jews!

John 19:3And came up to him and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and struck him 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 →

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