Luke 22:48

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“But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?””

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BSBPD

“But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Jesus said to him, `Judas, with a kiss the Son of Man dost thou deliver up?'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 22:48 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.
  2. Psalms 55:21His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.
  3. Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
  4. Matthew 26:48Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
  5. Mark 14:44Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”

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