They love the [special] greetings they receive at the open shopping markets and to be addressed as ‘Rabbi’ [Note: This word signified ‘great’ or ‘master’].
Matthew 26:49 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) So, immediately he went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and [then] kissed Him [enthusiastically]. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And he came up to Jesus at once and said, Hail (greetings, good health to You, long life to You), Master! And he embraced Him and kissed Him with [pretended] warmth and devotion. American Standard Version (1901) And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him. Common English Bible Just then he came to Jesus and said, “Hello, Rabbi.” Then he kissed him. Catholic Public Domain Version And quickly drawing close to Jesus, he said, "Hail, Master." And he kissed him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And forthwith coming to Jesus, he said: Hail, Rabbi. And he kissed him. |
They love the [special] greetings they receive at the open shopping markets and to be addressed as ‘Rabbi’ [Note: This word signified ‘great’ or ‘master’].
But you should not assume the title ‘Rabbi,’ for [only] one is your teacher [i.e., Jesus Himself] and all of you are [simply] brothers.
Then Judas, the one who betrayed Him asked, “Am I the one, Rabbi?” Jesus answered Him, “You have said so.”
Now the one who betrayed Him had given them a signal, saying, “Whoever I give a kiss [of greeting to], he is the one, take hold of him.”
You did not give me a kiss [of greeting], but from the time I came in [to your house] she has not stopped kissing my feet.
Then they went [up] to Him and said, “Hey! King of the Jews!” and struck Him [in the face with their hands].
Meanwhile Jesus’ disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, [have something to] eat.”
Greet all of the brothers [and sisters] with a holy kiss [i.e., to signify affection, yet without sensuality].