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Matthew 26:48

46 Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”

47 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”

49 Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

50 “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
KJV
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
WEB
Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”
ASV
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.
DARBY
Now he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, he it is: seize him.
BLB
And the one betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I shall kiss, it is He; seize Him.”
ÅB
Men han som forrådte ham hadde gitt dem et tegn og sagt: «Den jeg kysser, ham er det. Grip ham!»
OTB
Nå hadde forræderen gitt dem et tegn, og sagt, “Den jeg kysser, han er mannen; arrester ham.”
B1930
Men han som forrådte ham, hadde gitt dem et tegn og sagt: Den jeg kysser, ham er det; grip ham!

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Cross references

  • 2 Samuel 3:27

    When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.

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  • Psalms 55:20–21

    My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.

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  • 2 Samuel 20:9–10

    “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.

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  • Psalms 28:3

    Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.

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  • Mark 14:44

    Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”

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