Mark 14:44

And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead [him] away safely.

And {G1161} he that betrayed {G3860} him {G846} had given {G1325} them {G846} a token {G4953}, saying {G3004}, Whomsoever {G3739}{G302} I shall kiss {G5368}, that same {G846} is he {G2076}; take {G2902} him {G846}, and {G2532} lead him away {G520} safely {G806}.

The betrayer had arranged to give them a signal: "The man I kiss is the one you want. Grab him, and take him away under guard."

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”

Now he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 26:48 (6 votes)

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

  • Matthew 26:50 (6 votes)

    And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

  • Proverbs 27:6 (2 votes)

    Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.

  • Psalms 55:20 (2 votes)

    He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

  • Psalms 55:21 (2 votes)

    [The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war [was] in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords.

  • Exodus 12:13 (1 votes)

    And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye [are]: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy [you], when I smite the land of Egypt.

  • 1 Samuel 23:22 (0 votes)

    Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, [and] who hath seen him there: for it is told me [that] he dealeth very subtilly.