King James Version (KJV)

Matthew 26:49

β€œAnd forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.”

Verse in context β€” Matthew 26

47

And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48

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

49

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

50

And Jesus said unto him, β€ΉFriend, wherefore art thou come?β€Ί Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

51

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out [his] hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.

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