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Matthew 26:50

Jesus
Friendship

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.

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.

52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

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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
“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.
KJV
And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
WEB
Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
ASV
And Jesus said unto him, Friend, [do] that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
DARBY
But Jesus said to him, [My] friend, for what purpose art thou come? Then coming up they laid hands upon Jesus and seized him.
BLB
And Jesus said to him, “Friend, for what are you come?” Then, having come, they laid hands on Jesus and seized Him.
ÅB
Men Jesus sa til ham: «Venn, hvorfor er du her?» Da kom de til og la hånd på Jesus og grep ham.
OTB
Jesus sa til ham, “Venn, gjør det du er kommet for.” Da kom de og la hendene på Jesus og arresterte ham.
B1930
Men Jesus sa til ham: Venn, hvorfor er du her? Da trådte de til og la hånd på Jesus og grep ham.

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