Matthew 26:49

Modern

Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

Traditional

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Literal

And having come up to Jesus immediately, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

Latin

Et confestim accedens ad Jesum, dixit: Ave Rabbi. Et osculatus est eum.

Greek

English

Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

kissed Him: Judas used a sign of friendship to betray Jesus. This makes his betrayal even worse.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Thessalonians 5:26
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
Matthew 26:25
Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”
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.
John 19:3
And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
Mark 15:18
And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
1 Samuel 10:1
Then 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?
Luke 7:45
You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.
Matthew 27:29–30
And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Mark 14:45–46
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Proverbs 27:6
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Genesis 27:26
Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world