Matthew 26:48 “Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is t…”

Matthew 26:48

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.”

American Standard Version

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

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.

Darby Translation

Now he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, he it is: 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;'

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.

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Cross references

“Whomsoever”

2 Samuel 3:27 Psalm 28:3 2 Samuel 20:9 2 Samuel 20:10 Psalm 55:20 Psalm 55:21

2 Samuel 3:27 · BSB

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.

Psalm 28:3 · BSB

Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.

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.

“hold”

Mark 14:44

Mark 14:44 · BSB

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

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

In context

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.

49Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

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