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Matthew 26:48–50

48 Now the one who was betraying him had given them a sign, saying, “The one whom I kiss—he is the one.* Arrest him!” 49 And he came up to Jesus immediately and* said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do that* for which you have come.”i Then they came up and* laid hands on Jesus and arrested him.

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Matthew 26:48–50 — The New International Version (NIV)

48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” 49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.

50 Jesus replied, Do what you came for, friend.”

Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — English Standard Version (ESV)

48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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.

Matthew 26:48–50 — New Living Translation (NLT)

48 The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: “You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss.” 49 So Judas came straight to Jesus. “Greetings, Rabbi!” he exclaimed and gave him the kiss.

50 Jesus said, My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for.”

Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

48 Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” 49 Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

50 But Jesus said to him, Friend, why have you come?”

Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — New Century Version (NCV)

48 Judas had planned to give them a signal, saying, “The man I kiss is Jesus. Arrest him.” 49 At once Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Teacher!” and kissed him.

50 Jesus answered, “Friend, do what you came to do.”

Then the people came and grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — American Standard Version (ASV)

48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him. 49 And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

48 Now he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, he it is: seize him. 49 And immediately coming up to Jesus he said, Hail, Rabbi, and covered him with kisses. 50 But Jesus said to him, My friend, for what purpose art thou come? Then coming up they laid hands upon Jesus and seized him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

48 Now, the traitor had given them a signal. He said, “The one I kiss is the man you want. Arrest him!” 

49 Then Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Hello, Rabbi!” and kissed him. 

50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” 

Then some men came forward, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

48 His betrayer had given them a sign: “The One I kiss, He’s the One; arrest Him!” 49 So he went right up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

50 Friend,” Jesus asked him, why have you come?”

Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested Him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him.” 49 At once he came up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and arrested him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

48 Judas, who was going to hand Jesus over, had arranged a signal with them. “The one I kiss is the man,” he said. “Arrest him.”

49 So Judas went to Jesus at once. He said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.

50 Jesus replied, “Friend, do what you came to do.”

Then the men stepped forward. They grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

Matthew 26:48–50 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

48 Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.”

49 Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

50 And Jesus said to him, Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him.


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