Matthew 26:49
And, straightway, coming unto Jesus, he said—Joy to thee! Rabbi, and eagerly kissed him.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:1Then took Samuel a flask of oil, and poured out upon his head, and kissed him,—and said—Is it not, that Yahweh hath anointed thee over his inheritance, as leader?
Proverbs 27:6Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but lavished are the kisses of an enemy.
Matthew 27:29and, plaiting a crown out of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand,—and, kneeling before him, began to mock him, saying—Joy to thee, King of the Jews!
Mark 15:18and began to be saluting him—Joy to thee! King of the Jews!
John 19:3and kept coming unto him, and saying—Joy to thee! O King of the Jews!—and were giving unto him smart blows.
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 →