Matthew 26:48

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 26:48

Now he that betrayed him, gaue them a signe, saying, Whomsoeuer I shall kisse, that same is he, hold him fast.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him."
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Now he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, he it is: seize him.
- Darby Bible

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

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

Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him."
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 26:48

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 26:48


26:47 #Mark 14:43|; Luke 22:47; John 18:2.

26:50 The heroic behaviour of the blessed Jesus, in the whole period of his sufferings, will be observed by every attentive eye, and felt by every pious heart: although the sacred historians, according to their usual but wonderful simplicity, make no encomiums upon it. With what composure does he go forth to meet the traitor! With what calmness receive that malignant kiss! With what dignity does he deliver himself into the hands of his enemies! Yet plainly showing his superiority over them, and even then leading as it were captivity captive!



People's Bible Notes for Matthew 26:48


Mt 26:48,49 Gave them a sign. A kiss; a common method of salutation among intimate friends. A sign was needful to point Jesus out to the soldiers. Such a traitorous kiss was the depth of depravity--enmity under the guise of friendship.

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