Matthew 26:48
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.””
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“Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And he who did deliver him up did give them a sign, saying, `Whomsoever I will kiss, it is he: lay hold on him;'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 26:48 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 3:27When 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.
- 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.
- Psalms 28:3Do 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.
- Psalms 55:20My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
- 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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