Matthew 26:48

Modern

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”

Traditional

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Literal

And the one betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I shall kiss, it is He; seize Him.”

Latin

Qui autem tradidit eum, dedit illis signum, dicens: Quemcumque osculatus fuero, ipse est, tenete eum.

Greek

English

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”

Theme notes and profiles

2 Samuel 20:9–10
“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
Psalm 28:3
Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.
2 Samuel 3:27
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.
Mark 14:44
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”
Psalm 55:20–21
My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.