But Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
Parallel translations
- KJV But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
- BSB But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”
- NKJV But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”
- NASB But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”
- NLT But Jesus said, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
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Cross-references · 5
- 2 Sam 20:9–10Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
- Mark 14:44–46Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I will kiss, that is he. Seize him, and lead him away safely.”
- Prov 27:6Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
- Matt 26:48–50Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”
- Ps 55:21His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
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