And they laid hands on him, and took him. ] After Christ had said to Judas, "friend, wherefore art thou come?" as in Matthew; and also, "Judas, betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss?" as in ( Luke 22:48 ) ; (See Gill on Matthew 26:50).
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Now he that delivered him up had given them a sign between them, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; seize him, and lead [him] away safely.
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And being come, straightway coming up to him, he says, Rabbi, Rabbi; and he covered him with kisses.
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And they laid their hands upon him and seized him.
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But a certain one of those who stood by, having drawn his sword, struck the bondman of the high priest, and took off his ear.
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And Jesus answering said to them, Are ye come out as against a robber, with swords and sticks to take me?