And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
Parallel translations
- WEB When he had come, immediately he came to him, and said, “Rabbi! Rabbi!” and kissed him.
- BSB Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
- NKJV As soon as he had come, immediately he went up to Him and said to Him, “Rabbi, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
- NASB And after coming, Judas immediately went to Him and *said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
- NLT As soon as they arrived, Judas walked up to Jesus. “Rabbi!” he exclaimed, and gave him the kiss.
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Quick answer
Judas greets Jesus as Rabbi and kisses him, completing the betrayal. The empty title masks his treachery.
Overview
Calling Jesus 'Rabbi' while handing him over reveals the hollowness of mere outward honor. The kiss, meant to express devotion, seals the betrayal. The contrast between Judas' words and his deeds warns against a religion of appearance without a faithful heart.
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Cross-references · 7
- Mark 12:14And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
- Matt 23:7–10And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
- Isa 1:3The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.
- John 13:13–14Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
- John 20:16Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
- Mal 1:6A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?
- Luke 6:46And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
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