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The Betrayal of Jesus

Matthew 26:49

In 9 translations

BSB
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
KJV
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
WEB
Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
ASV
And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.
LSV
and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed Him;
YLT
and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, 'Hail, Rabbi,' and kissed him;
DBY
And immediately coming up to Jesus he said, Hail, Rabbi, and covered him with kisses.
DRC
And forthwith coming to Jesus, he said: Hail, Rabbi. And he kissed him.
GNV
And forthwith he came to Iesus, and sayd, God saue thee, Master, and kissed him.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of ῥαββί: Tyndale House, Westcott–Hort: ῥαββεί.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
καὶ εὐθέως προσελθὼν τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἶπεν· Χαῖρε, ῥαββί· καὶ κατεφίλησεν αὐτόν.
RP2018
Καὶ εὐθέως προσελθὼν τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἶπεν, Χαῖρε, ῥαββί· καὶ κατεφίλησεν αὐτόν.
TR-Boyd
Καὶ εὐθέως προσελθὼν τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἶπε, Χαῖρε, ῥαββί· καὶ κατεφίλησεν αὐτόν.
SCR1894
και ευθεως προσελθων τω ιησου ειπεν χαιρε ραββι και κατεφιλησεν αυτον

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👤 Jesus Christ◆ Holy Week◆ Prayer and Betrayal in Gethsemane

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Matthew 26:25Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:26Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
  • John 19:3And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
  • Mark 14:45–46Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.
  • 2 Samuel 20:9“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
  • Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
  • Genesis 27:26Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”
  • 1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?
  • Mark 15:18And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
  • Matthew 27:29–30And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they spit on Him and took the staff…
  • Luke 7:45You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.

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