Matthew 26:49

49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.

Matthew 26:49 in Other Translations

KJV
49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
ESV
49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" And he kissed him.
NLT
49 So Judas came straight to Jesus. “Greetings, Rabbi!” he exclaimed and gave him the kiss.
MSG
49 He went straight to Jesus, greeted him, "How are you, Rabbi?" and kissed him.
CSB
49 So he went right up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!"-and kissed Him.

Matthew 26:49 In-Context

47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.”
49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
50 Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him.
51 With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 25; S Matthew 23:7
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