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Then you can take him away under guard.” <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.” <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one delivering Him up had given to them a sign, saying: "Whomever I shall kiss is He; seize Him and lead Him away securely." <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him and lead Him away safely.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now he who was betraying Him had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; arrest Him and lead Him away under guard.” <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now he who was betraying Him had given them a signal, saying, &#8220Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him and lead Him away under guard.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now he who was betraying Him had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I shall kiss, He is the one; seize Him, and lead Him away under guard.” <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now he who was betraying Him had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him and lead Him away under guard.” <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him and lead Him away safely [under guard].” <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> His betrayer had given them a signal. “The one I kiss,” he said, “he’s the one; arrest him and take him away under guard.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> His betrayer had given them a signal. &#8220The One I kiss,&#8221 he said, &#8220He&#8217s the One; arrest Him and take Him away under guard.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Judas had told them ahead of time, "Arrest the man I greet with a kiss. Tie him up tight and lead him away." <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now, the traitor had given them a signal. He said, "The one I kiss is the man you want. Arrest him, and guard him closely as you take him away." <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> The traitor had given the crowd a signal: "The man I kiss is the one you want. Arrest him and take him away under guard." <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now the betrayer personally had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him, and lead him safely away." <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: ?The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.? <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> (Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him and lead him away under guard.") <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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." <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them. "The one I kiss," he said, "is the man: lay hold of him, and take him safely away." <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> 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.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he who is delivering Him up had given a token to them, saying, “Whomsoever I will kiss, it is He, lay hold on Him, and lead Him away safely,” <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one delivering Him up had given to them a sign, saying: "Whomever I shall kiss is He; seize Him and lead Him away securely." <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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,' <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he delivering him up gave them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, this is he; seize him, and lead away safely.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he that betrayed him, had given them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; lay hold on him, and lead him away carefully. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying: “He whom I shall kiss, it is he. Take hold of him, and lead him away cautiously.” <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> His betrayer had arranged a signal with them, saying, “The man I shall kiss is the one; arrest him and lead him away securely.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the traitor who was to do the delivering gave them a sign, and he said, He whom I kiss, it is he; seize him carefully, and take him away. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the traitor who betrayed him had given them a sign and he said, “He whom I shall kiss is the one; seize him securely and bring him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying: The one that I shall kiss, is he; take him, and lead him away securely. <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the one having betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, The one whom I shall kiss, is He: seize Him and lead Him away securely. <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now he that betrayed him, had given them a countersign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, seize him, and lead him off safely. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now he that betrayed him, had given them this signal, you will see me salute one with a kiss, that's he: seize him, and don't let him escape. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them. "The one I kiss," he said, "is the man: lay hold of him, and take him safely away." <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now he that was betraying Him gave them a signal, saying, "Whomsoever I shall kiss, This is He, take Him, and lead Him away securely." <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (Now the traitor had given them a sign, saying, The man, whom I shall kiss, is He; lay hold of Him and lead Him away safely:) <a href="/parallel/mark/14-44.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4983" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a> 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. 44<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3860.htm" title="3860: paradidous (V-PPA-NMS) -- From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.">betrayer</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: Dedōkei (V-LIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">had arranged</a> <a href="/greek/4953.htm" title="4953: syssēmon (N-ANS) -- A signal agreed upon. Neuter of a compound of sun and the base of semaino; a sign in common, i.e. Preconcerted signal.">a signal</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">with them:</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: Hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">“The One</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/5368.htm" title="5368: philēsō (V-ASA-1S) -- From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss.">I kiss</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the man;</a> <a href="/greek/2902.htm" title="2902: kratēsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.">arrest</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/520.htm" title="520: apagete (V-PMA-2P) -- To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off.">lead Him away</a> <a href="/greek/806.htm" title="806: asphalōs (Adv) -- Safely, securely, assuredly, certainly. Adverb from asphales; securely.">securely.”</a> 45Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Matthew 26:48</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a> While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” <a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-3</a> Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a> While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. <a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-27</a> After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ... <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ... <a href="/john/12-4.htm">John 12:4-6</a> But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Proverbs 27:6</a> The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a> Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.a token.<a href="/exodus/12-13.htm">Exodus 12:13</a> And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.<a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Joshua 2:12</a> Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:<a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a> And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.Whomsoever.<a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9,10</a> And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him… <a href="/psalms/55-20.htm">Psalm 55:20,21</a> He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant… <a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Proverbs 27:6</a> Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.and lead.<a href="/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22,23</a> Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly… <a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Acts 16:23</a> And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Arranged</a> <a href="/mark/14-41.htm">Betrayed</a> <a href="/mark/14-42.htm">Betrayer</a> <a href="/mark/14-41.htm">Betraying</a> <a href="/mark/14-41.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/mark/14-42.htm">Delivering</a> <a href="/mark/14-18.htm">False.</a> <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/mark/12-12.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-11.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/mark/13-4.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Signal</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-3.htm">Token</a> <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Whomsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Arranged</a> <a href="/luke/9-44.htm">Betrayed</a> <a href="/luke/6-16.htm">Betrayer</a> <a href="/luke/22-21.htm">Betraying</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/21-12.htm">Delivering</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">False.</a> <a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/mark/14-45.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/luke/4-11.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/luke/2-12.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/numbers/10-6.htm">Signal</a> <a href="/luke/2-12.htm">Token</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Whomsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 14</div>1. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">A conspiracy against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.</a> 10. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Judas sells his Master for money.</a> 12. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;</a> 26. <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.</a> 43. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Judas betrays him with a kiss.</a> 46. <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Jesus is apprehended in the garden;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;</a> 65. <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">shamefully abused by them;</a> 66. <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">and thrice denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, is the betrayer. His actions fulfill the prophecy found in <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, where a close friend turns against the psalmist. The arrangement of a signal indicates premeditation and a calculated betrayal. In the cultural context of the time, signals were often used in covert operations to ensure the correct person was identified, especially in a crowded or dark setting like the Garden of Gethsemane at night.“The One I kiss is the man; A kiss was a common greeting in Jewish culture, symbolizing respect and affection. Judas's use of a kiss as a signal for betrayal is particularly heinous, as it perverts a gesture of friendship into one of treachery. This act highlights the depth of Judas's betrayal, as he uses an intimate gesture to identify Jesus to His enemies. The kiss also serves as a stark contrast to the love and loyalty expected among Jesus's followers.arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” The instruction to arrest Jesus and lead Him away securely suggests that Judas and the authorities anticipated resistance or an attempt by Jesus's followers to prevent His capture. This reflects the tension and volatility of the situation, as Jesus was a well-known figure with a significant following. The phrase underscores the authorities' desire to ensure Jesus's capture without incident, highlighting their fear of public unrest or a potential uprising. This moment sets in motion the fulfillment of Jesus's own predictions about His suffering and death, as seen in <a href="/mark/8-31.htm">Mark 8:31</a> and <a href="/mark/10-33.htm">Mark 10:33-34</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> One of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who betrayed Him for thirty pieces of silver. His actions fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about betrayal. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, who was betrayed by Judas, leading to His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_chief_priests_and_scribes.htm">The Chief Priests and Scribes</a> Religious leaders who sought to arrest Jesus and were complicit in His betrayal and eventual crucifixion. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_garden_of_gethsemane.htm">The Garden of Gethsemane</a> The place where Jesus was praying with His disciples when Judas arrived with the crowd to arrest Him. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A group of soldiers and officials sent by the chief priests to arrest Jesus, led by Judas.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_betrayal.htm">The Nature of Betrayal</a> Betrayal often comes from those closest to us. Judas, a disciple, used a sign of affection—a kiss—to betray Jesus. This teaches us to be discerning in our relationships and to seek wisdom in trusting others. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Judas's actions were a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of Scripture. This encourages believers to trust in God's plan and His Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_sin.htm">The Cost of Sin</a> Judas's betrayal for thirty pieces of silver highlights the danger of valuing material wealth over spiritual truth. Believers are reminded to prioritize their relationship with Christ over worldly gains. <a href="/topical/s/security_in_christ.htm">Security in Christ</a> Despite the betrayal and arrest, Jesus remained in control, fulfilling His mission. This assures believers that even in times of trial, Christ is sovereign and His purposes will prevail. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_forgiveness.htm">Repentance and Forgiveness</a> Judas's account contrasts with Peter's denial and subsequent repentance. It serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance and the forgiveness available through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/how_to_handle_betrayal_pain.htm">How can I cope with the pain of betrayal?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_secretive_hand_actions_mean.htm">What does secretive action between hands signify?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'betrayed_with_a_kiss'_mean.htm">What does "betrayed with a kiss" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_in_jesus'_final_hours.htm">What events occurred during Jesus' final hours?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) Take him.--Better, seize.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 44. - Now he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsosver I shall kiss, that is he; take him, and lead him away safely. Why was Judas so anxious that Christ should be secured? Perhaps because he feared a rescue, or because he feared lest our Lord should hide himself by an exercise of his miraculous power; and so Judas might lose the thirty pieces of silver. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. betrayer παραδιδοὺς (paradidous) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3860.htm">Strong's 3860: </a> From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. had arranged Δεδώκει (Dedōkei) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. a signal σύσσημον (syssēmon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4953.htm">Strong's 4953: </a> A signal agreed upon. Neuter of a compound of sun and the base of semaino; a sign in common, i.e. Preconcerted signal. with them: αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “The One Ὃν (Hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I kiss φιλήσω (philēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5368.htm">Strong's 5368: </a> From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the man]; αὐτός (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. arrest κρατήσατε (kratēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2902.htm">Strong's 2902: </a> From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. lead [Him] away ἀπάγετε (apagete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off. securely.” ἀσφαλῶς (asphalōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_806.htm">Strong's 806: </a> Safely, securely, assuredly, certainly. 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