Luke 22:48

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

American Standard Version (1901)

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Bible in Basic English

But Jesus said to him, Judas, will you be false to the Son of man with a kiss?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Jesus said to him: Judas, dost thou betray the Son of man with a kiss?

Free Bible Version

But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of man with a kiss?”

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iesus saide vnto him, Iudas, betrayest thou the Sonne of man with a kisse?

King James (Authorized) Version

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

One Unity Resource Bible

But Yeshua [Salvation] said to him, “Judas [Praised], do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Translation for Translators

Jesus said to him, “Judas, ◄I am disappointed that it is by kissing me that you are enabling my enemies to seize me, the one who came from heaven!/is it by kissing me as though you loved me that you are enabling my enemies to seize me, the one who came from heaven?► [RHQ]”

Unlocked Literal Bible

but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Noah Webster Bible

But Jesus said to him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

World English Bible

But Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Young's Literal Translation

and Jesus said to him, 'Judas, with a kiss the Son of Man dost thou deliver up?'

Context

The Betrayal of Jesus

⁴⁷While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.⁴⁸But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Summary

In this verse, Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus with a kiss, fulfilling the prophecy and leading to Jesus' arrest. The act of betrayal by someone close to Jesus serves as a poignant reminder of the reality of human sin and the depth of Jesus' sacrifice. It also highlights the contrast between the treachery of Judas and the steadfast love and obedience of Jesus, who willingly submits to God's plan for the redemption of humanity. This event sets in motion the events that will ultimately lead to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's divine purpose through even the darkest moments of human history.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? - Dost thou attempt to kiss me as a friend, while thou art delivering me up into the hands of my enemies? We need not wonder at all this, as Satan himself had entered into the heart of this traitor, see Luk 22:3; consequently we can expect nothing from him but what is fell, deceitful, and cruel.