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and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And immediately <i>Judas</i> went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, &#8220Hail, Rabbi!&#8221 and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And immediately he went to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi! ” and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he went right up to Jesus and said, &#8220Greetings, Rabbi!&#8221 and kissed Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Judas walked right up to Jesus and said, "Hello, teacher." Then Judas kissed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, "Hello, Rabbi!" and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Judas went straight to Jesus and said, "Peace be with you, Teacher," and kissed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Judas immediately went up to Jesus and said, "Hello, Rabbi!" and kissed him tenderly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Going directly to Jesus, he said, ?Greetings, Rabbi!? and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi," and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Greetings, Rabbi." and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail Master; and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So he went straight to Jesus and said, "Peace to you, Rabbi!" And he kissed Him eagerly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having come up to Jesus immediately, he said, "Greetings, Rabbi," and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, 'Hail, Rabbi,' and kissed him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And quickly having come to Jesus, he said, Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And forthwith coming to Jesus, he said: Hail, Rabbi. And he kissed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And quickly drawing close to Jesus, he said, “Hail, Master.” And he kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Immediately he went over to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and he kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />At once he came up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And immediately he came up to Jesus and said, Peace, Master; and he kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And at once, he called Yeshua, and he said, “Shalom, Rabbi”, and he kissed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately he came to Jesus, and said: Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately coming forward to Jesus, he said, Hail, Master; and kissed Him copiously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately approaching to Jesus, he said, Hail, master; and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and immediately advancing to Jesus, he said, master, I salute you, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So he went straight to Jesus and said, "Peace to you, Rabbi!" And he kissed Him eagerly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And immediately coming to Jesus, he said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and going directly up to Jesus, he said, Hail master, and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/26-49.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8277" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">48</span>Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” <span class="reftext">49</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: proselthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">Going</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: eutheōs (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">directly</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">to Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he said,</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: Chaire (V-PMA-2S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">“Greetings,</a> <a href="/greek/4461.htm" title="4461: rhabbi (N-VMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.">Rabbi!”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2705.htm" title="2705: katephilēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To kiss affectionately. From kata and phileo; to kiss earnestly.">kissed</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> </span> <span class="reftext">50</span>“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-45.htm">Mark 14:45</a></span><br />Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-3.htm">John 18:3-5</a></span><br />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. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” / “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-27</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Proverbs 27:6</a></span><br />The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5-6</a></span><br />Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him. / Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a></span><br />“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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-21.htm">Matthew 26:21-25</a></span><br />And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?” / Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Matthew 10:4</a></span><br />Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And immediately he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.</p><p class="hdg">Hail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29,30</a></b></br> And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put <i>it</i> upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18</a></b></br> And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/19-3.htm">John 19:3</a></b></br> And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.</p><p class="hdg">kissed him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26</a></b></br> And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a></b></br> Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured <i>it</i> upon his head, and kissed him, and said, <i>Is it</i> not because the LORD hath anointed thee <i>to be</i> captain over his inheritance?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9</a></b></br> And Joab said to Amasa, <i>Art</i> thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/matthew/6-32.htm">Eagerly</a> <a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Forthwith</a> <a href="/matthew/23-7.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/haggai/2-17.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-13.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/songs/7-9.htm">Kisses</a> <a href="/matthew/26-25.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/26-44.htm">Once</a> <a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/matthew/26-25.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Straightway</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/mark/5-10.htm">Eagerly</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Forthwith</a> <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/matthew/26-74.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/mark/14-45.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/mark/14-45.htm">Kisses</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Once</a> <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/matthew/26-74.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/26-74.htm">Straightway</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">69. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Going directly to Jesus</b><br>This phrase highlights Judas Iscariot's deliberate and intentional approach to Jesus. In the context of the Garden of Gethsemane, this action signifies betrayal, as Judas leads the arresting party to Jesus. The act of going directly to Jesus shows Judas's familiarity and previous closeness with Him, emphasizing the personal nature of the betrayal. This moment fulfills the prophecy found in <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, where a close friend turns against the Messiah.<p><b>he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!”</b><br>Judas addresses Jesus as "Rabbi," a term of respect meaning "teacher." This title, while respectful, is also impersonal compared to "Lord," which the other disciples often used. The use of "Rabbi" by Judas may indicate a lack of true recognition of Jesus' divine authority. The greeting "Greetings" is a customary salutation, but in this context, it is laced with deceit, as Judas uses it to mask his betrayal. This moment is a stark contrast to the genuine reverence shown by others who recognized Jesus as the Messiah.<p><b>and kissed Him.</b><br>The kiss was a common greeting in Jewish culture, symbolizing respect and affection. However, Judas's kiss is a perversion of this gesture, turning it into a signal for the arresting soldiers. This act of betrayal is particularly poignant because it uses a sign of friendship to deliver Jesus into the hands of His enemies. The kiss fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a>, where the betrayal of the shepherd is foretold. It also serves as a type of Christ, illustrating how Jesus, the innocent and righteous one, is betrayed by those closest to Him, paralleling the experiences of Joseph in Genesis, who was betrayed by his brothers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a></b><br>One of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who betrays Him to the religious leaders for thirty pieces of silver. His actions fulfill Old Testament prophecies about betrayal.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is about to be arrested and crucified. His response to Judas' betrayal is one of calm and submission to God's will.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/garden_of_gethsemane.htm">Garden of Gethsemane</a></b><br>The place where Jesus often went to pray, located on the Mount of Olives. It is here that Judas leads the soldiers to arrest Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kiss.htm">The Kiss</a></b><br>A traditional greeting in Jewish culture, used by Judas as a prearranged signal to identify Jesus to the arresting soldiers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arresting_party.htm">The Arresting Party</a></b><br>A group of soldiers and officials from the chief priests and Pharisees, who come to arrest Jesus under the cover of night.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_betrayal.htm">The Nature of Betrayal</a></b><br>Betrayal often comes from those closest to us, as seen in Judas' actions. This reminds us to be vigilant in our relationships and to seek God's wisdom in discerning true intentions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_response_to_betrayal.htm">Jesus' Response to Betrayal</a></b><br>Jesus' calm and composed response to Judas' kiss teaches us about the power of forgiveness and the importance of submitting to God's will, even in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Judas' betrayal is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating the sovereignty of God and the reliability of Scripture. This encourages us to trust in God's plan and His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Judas' actions serve as a warning about the destructive nature of sin and the importance of repentance. We are reminded to examine our hearts and turn away from sin.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_judas_kiss_jesus.htm">Did Judas kiss Jesus? Yes (Matthew 26:48-50) No. Judas could not get close enough to Jesus to kiss him (John 18:3-12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_matthew's_arrest_account_differ.htm">Considering the multiple Gospel narratives, why does Matthew 26:47-56 differ in certain arrest details compared to other accounts, raising questions about historical consistency?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jesus_conflicted_in_matthew_26_36-46.htm">In Matthew 26:36-46, why does Jesus seem conflicted about His fate if He was fully aware of His divine mission and outcome?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judas's_true_role_in_jesus's_fate.htm">What is Judas's true role in Jesus's fate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(49) <span class= "bld">Hail, master.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">Rabbi,</span> both St. Matthew and St. Mark (<a href="/mark/14-45.htm" title="And as soon as he was come, he goes straightway to him, and said, Master, master; and kissed him.">Mark 14:45</a>) giving the Hebrew word. The Greek word for "hail" is somewhat more familiar than the English has come to be for us. It was, we may believe, the disciples' usual greeting.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 49.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Forthwith</span>. The blood money was to become due on the accomplishment of the betrayal; so Judas, now that the opportunity had arrived, lost no time in completing his part of the bargain. <span class="cmt_word">Kissed him</span> (<span class="greek">κατεφίλησεν</span>, a strong word, <span class="accented">kissed him eagerly</span>, or, kissed him much). Judas was more than usually demonstrative in his salutation. "The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords" (<a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a>). So Joab treated Amasa before he murdered him (<a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9, 10</a>). What infinite patience for the Lord to submit to this hypocritical caress! It is a type of the wonderful goodness and long suffering of God towards sinners, how he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-49.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Going</span><br /><span class="grk">προσελθὼν</span> <span class="translit">(proselthōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">directly</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐθέως</span> <span class="translit">(eutheōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> </span><span class="str2">Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Jesus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he said,</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Greetings,</span><br /><span class="grk">Χαῖρε</span> <span class="translit">(Chaire)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rabbi,”</span><br /><span class="grk">ῥαββί</span> <span class="translit">(rhabbi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4461.htm">Strong's 4461: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">kissed</span><br /><span class="grk">κατεφίλησεν</span> <span class="translit">(katephilēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2705.htm">Strong's 2705: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss affectionately. From kata and phileo; to kiss earnestly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 26:49 Immediately he came to Jesus and said (Matt. 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