Matthew 26:49
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
In Context
48Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?
Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Matthew 27:29And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Mark 15:18And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
John 19:3And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
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 →