Matthew 26:25

Modern

Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

Traditional

Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

Literal

And Judas, who was betraying Him, answering, said, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He says to him, “You have said.”

Latin

Respondens autem Judas, qui tradidit eum, dixit: Numquid ego sum Rabbi? Ait illi: Tu dixisti.

Greek

English

Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

Judas referred to Jesus as Rabbi, but the other disciples call him "Lord" (Mathhew 26:22).
You have said it yourself: This mysterious statement confirmed that Judas was the betrayer.

Theme notes and profiles

Matthew 26:64
“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
Matthew 27:11
Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
Luke 22:70
So they all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.”
John 18:37
“Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”
2 Kings 5:25
When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied.
Proverbs 30:20
This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I have done nothing wrong.’
Matthew 26:49
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Matthew 23:7
…the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.

Judas: The apostle who betrayed Jesus