Matthew 26:48 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴⁸ 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.”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴⁸ Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴⁸ Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, The One I shall kiss is the Man; seize Him.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴⁸ Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.

Common English Bible

⁴⁸ His betrayer had given them a sign: “Arrest the man I kiss.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴⁸ And he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying: "Whomever I will kiss, it is he. Take hold of him."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁴⁸ And he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, hold him fast.

Matthew 26:48 Cross References

Matthew 26:47

And while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve apostles, came with a large crowd who were carrying swords and clubs. They had come from the leading priests and elders of the [Jewish] people.

Matthew 26:49

So, immediately he went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and [then] kissed Him [enthusiastically].

Mark 14:44

Now the one who turned Him over to the Jewish leaders [i.e., Judas] had given them a signal, saying, “Whoever I give a kiss [of greeting] to, he is the one; arrest him and lead him away under guard.”