Matthew 26:48
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 26
“Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.”Matthew 26:48
What Does Matthew 26:48 Mean?
Matthew 26:48 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 48 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Matthew 26:48 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Luke 22:48“But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”2 Samuel 20:9“And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.”Proverbs 27:6“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”Jeremiah 9:8“Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait.”Matthew 2:8“And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.”Luke 7:45“Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.”Acts 16:23“And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:”2 Samuel 3:27“And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.”Psalms 28:3“Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.”Psalms 55:20“He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.”Psalms 69:8“I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother’s children.”James 1:15“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
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