Translations
Modern
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Traditional
And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
Literal
And having come, immediately having come near to Him, he says, “Rabbi!” And he kissed Him.
Latin
Et cum venisset, statim accedens ad eum, ait: Ave Rabbi: et osculatus est eum.
Interlinear
Greek
English
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Notes
Gethsemane was dark, and most of the crowd sent to arrest Jesus did not know him personally (see John 18:7–8). Judas had given a sign by which he would identify Jesus. Judas called Jesus Rabbi and kissed him, a common form of greeting (1 Samuel 10:1; 2 Samuel 19:39; Luke 7:45).
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gethsemane Gospel Judas Mark, Gospel of Passion Scribe
Topics
Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Government: Constitutes Jesus, the Christ: Is Betrayed and Apprehended (In the Garden of Gethsemane) Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Master: Jesus Called Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus Prisoners: Jesus Traitor: Judas