Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” New Living Translation The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: “You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss.” English Standard Version Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” Berean Standard Bible Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” Berean Literal Bible And the one betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I shall kiss, it is He; seize Him." King James Bible Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. New King James Version Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” New American Standard Bible Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign previously, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; arrest Him.” NASB 1995 Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” NASB 1977 Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I shall kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” Legacy Standard Bible Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” Amplified Bible Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” Christian Standard Bible His betrayer had given them a sign: “The one I kiss, he’s the one; arrest him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible His betrayer had given them a sign: “The One I kiss, He’s the One; arrest Him!” American Standard Version Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him. Contemporary English Version Judas had told them ahead of time, "Arrest the man I greet with a kiss." English Revised Version Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Now, the traitor had given them a signal. He said, "The one I kiss is the man you want. Arrest him!" Good News Translation The traitor had given the crowd a signal: "The man I kiss is the one you want. Arrest him!" International Standard Version Now the betrayer personally had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him." NET Bible (Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!") New Heart English Bible Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him." Webster's Bible Translation Now he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; hold him fast. Weymouth New Testament Now the betrayer had agreed upon a sign with them, to direct them. He had said, "The one whom I kiss is the man: lay hold of him." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” World English Bible Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he who delivered Him up gave them a sign, saying, “Whomsoever I will kiss, it is He, lay hold on Him”; Berean Literal Bible And the one betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I shall kiss, it is He; seize Him." Young's Literal Translation And he who did deliver him up did give them a sign, saying, 'Whomsoever I will kiss, it is he: lay hold on him;' Smith's Literal Translation And he delivering him up, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, the same is he: hold him firmly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, hold him fast. Catholic Public Domain Version And he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying: “Whomever I will kiss, it is he. Take hold of him.” New American Bible His betrayer had arranged a sign with them, saying, “The man I shall kiss is the one; arrest him.” New Revised Standard Version Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow Judas the traitor had given them a sign, saying, He whom I kiss, it is he, arrest him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Yehuda the traitor had given them a sign, and he had said, “Him whom I shall kiss is the one; seize him.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying: The one that I shall kiss is he; hold him fast. Godbey New Testament And the one having betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, The one whom I shall kiss, is He: hold Him fast. Haweis New Testament Now he that betrayed him had given them a signal, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: seize him. Mace New Testament now he that was to betray him, gave them this signal, the person I shall kiss, is the very man, be sure to secure him. Weymouth New Testament Now the betrayer had agreed upon a sign with them, to direct them. He had said, "The one whom I kiss is the man: lay hold of him." Worrell New Testament And he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomsoever I kiss, He it is; seize Him." Worsley New Testament (now he that betrayed Him, had given them a signal, saying, The man whom I shall kiss is He, lay hold of Him:) Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Betrayal of Jesus47While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” 49Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.… Cross References 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.” Luke 22:47-48 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” John 18:2-3 Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. Psalm 41:9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Zechariah 11:12-13 Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. John 13:21-27 After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ... Acts 1:16-20 “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... 2 Samuel 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. Proverbs 27:6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. John 6:70-71 Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus. Matthew 10:4 Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. Matthew 20:18-19 “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death / and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” Matthew 26:14-16 Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. Mark 3:19 and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. Luke 6:16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. Treasury of Scripture Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. Whomsoever. 2 Samuel 3:27 And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother. 2 Samuel 20:9,10 And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him… Psalm 28:3 Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts. hold. Mark 14:44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. Jump to Previous Agreed Arranged Betrayed Betrayer Betraying Deliver Direct False. Fast Hold Kiss Lay Seize Sign Signal Whomever WhomsoeverJump to Next Agreed Arranged Betrayed Betrayer Betraying Deliver Direct False. Fast Hold Kiss Lay Seize Sign Signal Whomever WhomsoeverMatthew 26 1. Jesus foretells his own death.3. The rulers conspire against him. 6. The woman anoints his feet. 14. Judas bargains to betray him. 17. Jesus eats the Passover; 26. institutes his holy supper; 30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial; 36. prays in the garden; 47. and being betrayed by a kiss, 57. is carried to Caiaphas, 69. and denied by Peter. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, is identified as the betrayer. His actions fulfill the prophecy found in Psalm 41:9, where a close friend turns against the psalmist. The arrangement of a signal indicates premeditation and a calculated betrayal. In the cultural context of the time, signals were often used in covert operations to ensure the correct target was identified, especially in a crowded or dimly lit setting like the Garden of Gethsemane at night. “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Judas IscariotOne of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who betrayed Him for thirty pieces of silver. His actions fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about betrayal. 2. Jesus Christ The central figure of Christianity, who was betrayed by Judas, leading to His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. 3. The Chief Priests and Elders Religious leaders who conspired to arrest Jesus and sought a way to do so without causing a public uproar. 4. The Garden of Gethsemane The place where Jesus prayed and was subsequently arrested. It is located on the Mount of Olives, just outside Jerusalem. 5. The Kiss A customary greeting in Jewish culture, which Judas used as a prearranged signal to identify Jesus to the arresting party. Teaching Points The Nature of BetrayalBetrayal often comes from those closest to us, as seen in Judas's actions. This teaches us to be discerning in our relationships and to seek God's wisdom in our interactions. Fulfillment of Prophecy Judas's betrayal was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of Scripture. This encourages us to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem dire. The Deceptive Nature of Sin Judas's use of a kiss, a symbol of affection, to betray Jesus highlights the deceptive nature of sin. We must be vigilant against allowing sin to masquerade as something good in our lives. The Importance of Repentance Unlike Peter, who repented after denying Jesus, Judas did not seek forgiveness. This underscores the importance of repentance and turning back to God after we sin. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 26:48?2. How does Judas' betrayal in Matthew 26:48 challenge our understanding of loyalty? 3. What does Judas' kiss reveal about the nature of false friendship and deceit? 4. How can we guard against betrayal in our own relationships, as seen here? 5. What Old Testament prophecies connect to Judas' actions in Matthew 26:48? 6. How should we respond when faced with betrayal, following Jesus' example in Matthew 26? 7. Why did Judas choose a kiss to betray Jesus in Matthew 26:48? 8. What does Judas' betrayal reveal about human nature and sin? 9. How does Matthew 26:48 fulfill Old Testament prophecy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26? 11. What does "betrayed with a kiss" mean? 12. What is Judas's true role in Jesus's fate? 13. What events define the crucifixion in Journey to the Cross? 14. What is the plot of Jesus Christ Superstar? What Does Matthew 26:48 Mean Now the betrayer“Now the betrayer…” (Matthew 26:48) • Judas Iscariot is openly labeled a betrayer, just as Jesus had forewarned in Matthew 26:21-25 and John 6:70-71. • Scripture never soft-pedals sin; Judas’s title underscores personal responsibility (Luke 22:48). • The presence of betrayal within the close circle of disciples reminds us that proximity to truth does not equal submission to it (1 John 2:19). had arranged a signal with them “…had arranged a signal with them…” • The temple guard and chief priests sought certainty, not confusion, under night’s cover (Luke 22:52). • Signals are not unusual in Scripture—think of Gideon’s trumpets and torches in Judges 7:18—yet here the sign is used for treachery, turning something innocent into an instrument of deceit. • The clandestine plan fulfills Psalm 41:9, bringing an Old Testament foreshadowing into sharp New Testament focus. “The One I kiss” “ ‘The One I kiss…’ ” • A kiss in the ancient Near East expressed honor and friendship (Genesis 27:26-27; Acts 20:37). • By choosing a gesture of affection, Judas masks hostility with hypocrisy; Proverbs 27:6 notes, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” • Jesus receives the kiss without resistance, demonstrating His willingness to yield to the Father’s plan (John 10:17-18). is the man “…is the man…” • Judas sets Jesus apart from the other Galileans gathered in the dim garden; he leaves no room for mistaken identity (John 18:4-5). • The phrase recalls Pilate’s later declaration, “Behold the Man!” (John 19:5), yet here it comes from a disciple’s mouth in betrayal, not Rome’s governor in reluctant judgment. • Even in betrayal, the sovereignty of God is evident—Jesus is “the Man” chosen from before the foundation of the world to be our Redeemer (1 Peter 1:19-20). arrest Him “…arrest Him.” • Authority is presumed by the arresting party, but true authority belongs to Christ alone (Matthew 26:53; John 19:11). • The command reveals the hardness of hearts that prefer shackling the Savior over submitting to Him (Acts 4:27-28). • This moment sets in motion the passion events prophesied by Isaiah 53:7 and embraced by Jesus in Matthew 26:54. summary Matthew 26:48 paints a vivid, sobering picture: a trusted disciple turns a sign of love into the tool of betrayal, confirming ancient prophecy and propelling Jesus toward the cross. Every phrase magnifies the contrast between human treachery and divine purpose, reminding us that even in the darkest acts of men, God’s redemptive plan stands unshaken. (48) Whomsoever I shall kiss.--It is probable, from the known customs (1) of the Jews and (2) of the early Christians (Romans 16:16; 1Thessalonians 5:26) that this was the usual salutation of the disciples to their Master. St. John, it may be noted, makes no mention of the sign; probably because here, as elsewhere, he seeks to give touches that others had passed over, rather than to repeat what the oral or written teaching of the Church had already made familiar.Verse 48 - A sign. As they approached, Judas gave them a sign which would point out the person whom they were to seize. Probably these did not know Jesus by sight; at any rate, amid the crowd he might easily escape detection; it was also night, and even the Paschal moon might not enable the guards to distinguish faces under the shade of the dark olive grove. Whomsoever I shall kiss. In the East such salutation was common among friends, masters, and pupils; and it would awaken no surprise to see Judas thus salute his Teacher. Perhaps he desired to save appearances in the eyes of his fellow disciples. We marvel at the audacity and obduracy of one who could employ this mark of affection and respect to signal an act of the blackest treachery. That same is he whom you have to arrest. Hold him fast. As if he feared an attempt at rescue, or that Jesus might, as before (Luke 4:30; John 8:59), use his miraculous power to effect his escape.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Nowδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. betrayer παραδιδοὺς (paradidous) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. had arranged ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. a signal σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. with them: αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “The one Ὃν (Hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. I kiss φιλήσω (philēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 5368: From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the man]; αὐτός (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. arrest κρατήσατε (kratēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. Him.” αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Matthew 26:48 NIVMatthew 26:48 NLT Matthew 26:48 ESV Matthew 26:48 NASB Matthew 26:48 KJV Matthew 26:48 BibleApps.com Matthew 26:48 Biblia Paralela Matthew 26:48 Chinese Bible Matthew 26:48 French Bible Matthew 26:48 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 26:48 Now he who betrayed him gave them (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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