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Matthew 26:49

Matthew 26:49
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Jesus said unto him, friend,.... Not in an ironical and sarcastic way, but because he pretended to be his friend, by saluting and kissing him, in the manner he had done; or rather, because Christ…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 26:47-57

The account of Jesus’ being betrayed by Judas is recorded by all the evangelists. See Mar 14:43-52; Luk 22:47-53; Joh 18:2-12. Mat 26:47 Judas, one of the twelve, came - This was done while Jesus was…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Hail, master Rather, Rabbi.

kissed him The Greek verb is forcible, kissed him with fervour or repeatedly.