49 So he went right up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

50 “Friend,”(A) Jesus asked him, “why have you come?”[a]

Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested Him. 51 At that moment one of those with Jesus reached out his hand and drew his sword. He struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his ear.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:50 Or Jesus told him, “do what you have come for.” (as a statement)

49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!”(A) and kissed him.

50 Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”[a](B)

Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. 51 With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword,(C) drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:50 Or “Why have you come, friend?”