As soon as he had come, immediately he went up to Him and said to Him, “Rabbi, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Parallel translations
- WEB When he had come, immediately he came to him, and said, “Rabbi! Rabbi!” and kissed him.
- KJV And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
- BSB Going directly to Jesus, he said, “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.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Mark 12:14When they had come, they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don’t defer to anyone; for you aren’t partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?
- Matt 23:7–10the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.
- Isa 1:3The ox knows his owner, and the donkey his master’s crib; but Israel doesn’t know, my people don’t consider.”
- John 13:13–14You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am.
- John 20:16Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him, “Rabboni!” which is to say, “Teacher!”
- Mal 1:6“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, then where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is the respect due me? Says Yahweh of Armies to you, priests, who despise my name. You say, ‘How have we despised your name?’
- Luke 6:46“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?
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