Matthew 26:48

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.

Bible in Basic English

Now the false one had given them a sign saying, The one to whom I give a kiss, that is he: take him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, hold him fast.

Free Bible Version

The betrayer had arranged to give them a signal: “The one that I kiss, that's him—arrest him,” he'd told them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now he that betraied him, had giuen them a token, saying, Whomesoeuer I shall kisse, that is he, laie holde on him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, “Whoever I phileo ·affectionately love, kiss·, he is the one. Seize him.”

Translation for Translators

Judas had previously arranged to give them a signal, saying, “The man whom I will kiss is the one you want. Seize him!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now the man who was going to betray Jesus had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”

Noah Webster Bible

Now he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; hold him fast.

World English Bible

Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”

Young's Literal Translation

And he who did deliver him up did give them a sign, saying, 'Whomsoever I will kiss, it is he: lay hold on him;'

Context

The Betrayal of Jesus

⁴⁷While 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.⁴⁸Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”⁴⁹Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

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Summary

In this verse, Judas Iscariot arrives with a crowd armed with swords and clubs to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. His betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver fulfills the prophecy in Zechariah 11:12-13. This event marks the beginning of Jesus' journey to the cross, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation through His sacrificial death. It also serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of greed and betrayal, highlighting the importance of loyalty and faithfulness in following Christ.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And forthwith he came to Jesus,.... As soon as ever he appeared, before the rest could come up; for, he went before them, as Luke says, and that not only as, their guide to direct them to the person they wanted, but he separated himself from them, that it might not be thought that he came with them, or belonged to them: and said, hail, master; and kissed him. Just as Joab asked Amasa of his health, and took him by the beard to kiss him, and smote him under the fifth rib, Sa2 20:9. The salutation he gave him was wishing him all health, prosperity, and happiness. The Syriac version renders it, "peace, Rabbi"; and the Persic, "peace be upon thee, Rabbi"; which was the very form of salutation the disciples of the wise men gave to their Rabbins, "Says (n) Aba bar Hona, in the name of R. Jochanan, in what form is the salutation of a disciple to his master? , "peace be upon thee, Rabbi". In Mar 14:45, the word "Rabbi" is repeated, this being usual in the salutation of the Jewish doctors; and the rather used by Judas under a pretence of doing him the greater honour, and of showing the highest respect, and strongest affection for him. So this deceitful wretch still addresses him as his master, though he was now serving his most implacable enemies; and wishes him all peace and joy, when he was going to deliver him into the hands of those that sought his life; and to cover all, kissed him, as a token of his friendship and the sincerity of it. It is rightly observed by Dr. Lightfoot, that it was usual for masters to kiss their disciples, particularly their heads; but then not for disciples to kiss their masters: of the former there are many instances in the Jewish writings, but not of the latter: yet, I can hardly think that this was done out of open contempt and derision; but under a pretence of respect and love; and even as being concerned for his present case, and as condoling him under the circumstances he was now likely to be in, through an armed hand, which was just upon him; and which he, by this artifice, would have suggested he had no concern with, (n) T. Hieros. Shebuot. fol. 34. 1.