Mark 14:44 “Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is t…”

Mark 14:44

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

World English Bible

Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I will kiss, that is he. Seize him, and lead him away safely.”

American Standard Version

Now he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he that betraied him, had giuen them a token, saying, Whomsoeuer I shall kisse, he it is: take him and leade him away safely.

Darby Translation

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.

Young's Literal Translation

and he who is delivering him up had given a token to them, saying, 'Whomsoever I shall kiss, he it is, lay hold on him, and lead him away safely,'

Bible in Basic English

Now he who had been false to him had given them a sign, saying, The one to whom I give a kiss, that is he; take him, and get him away safely.

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Cross references

“a token”

Exodus 12:13 Joshua 2:12 Philippians 1:28 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Exodus 12:13 · BSB

The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a sign; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

Joshua 2:12 · BSB

Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD that you will indeed show kindness to my family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign

Philippians 1:28 · BSB

without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.

2 Thessalonians 3:17 · BSB

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.

“Whomsoever”

Matthew 26:48–50 Proverbs 27:6 2 Samuel 20:9 2 Samuel 20:10 Psalm 55:20 Psalm 55:21

Matthew 26:48–50 · BSB

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

Proverbs 27:6 · BSB

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

2 Samuel 20:9 · BSB

“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.

2 Samuel 20:10 · BSB

Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his…

Psalm 55:20 · BSB

My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.

Psalm 55:21 · BSB

His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.

“and lead”

1 Samuel 23:22 1 Samuel 23:23 Acts 16:23

1 Samuel 23:22 · BSB

Please go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning.

1 Samuel 23:23 · BSB

Observe and find out all the places where he hides. Then come back to me with certainty, and I will go with you. If he is in the land, I will search him out among all the clans of Judah.”

Acts 16:23 · BSB

And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

43While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.

45Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

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