Matthew 26:49

and going directly up to Jesus, he said, Hail master, and kissed Him.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

48(now he that betrayed Him, had given them a signal, saying, The man whom I shall kiss is He, lay hold of Him:)

50And Jesus said to him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? then they came up and laid hands on Jesus, and apprehended Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:29and having platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they bowed the knee before Him in derision, saying, Hail king of the Jews:

Mark 15:18and saluted Him, saying, Hail king of the Jews;

John 19:3and threw a purple robe about 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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