Matthew 26:49

So he went straight to Jesus and said, "Peace to you, Rabbi!" And he kissed Him eagerly.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

48Now the betrayer had agreed upon a sign with them, to direct them. He had said, "The one whom I kiss is the man: lay hold of him."

50"Friend," said Jesus, "carry out your intention." Then they came and laid their hands on Jesus and seized Him firmly.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:29They twisted a wreath of thorny twigs and put it on His head, and they put a sceptre of cane in His right hand, and kneeling to Him they shouted in mockery, "Long live the King of the Jews!"

Mark 15:18and went on to salute Him with shouts of "Long live the King of the Jews."

John 19:3Then they began to march up to Him, saying in a mocking voice, "Hail King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with the palms of 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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