Matthew 26:49 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Matthew 26:49 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 26:49 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 26:49 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.”

Matthew 26:49 — World English Bible

Matthew 26:49 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him. ”

Matthew 26:49 — American Standard Version

Matthew 26:49 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, `Hail, Rabbi,' and kissed him;”

Matthew 26:49 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 26:49 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And immediately coming up to Jesus he said, Hail, Rabbi, and covered him with kisses. ”

Matthew 26:49 — Darby Translation

Matthew 26:49 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And forthwith he came to Iesus, and sayd, God saue thee, Master, and kissed him.”

Matthew 26:49 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 26:49 in Context — 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, Friend, wherefore art thou come? 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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What Does Matthew 26:49 Mean?

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