Matthew 26:49 - Compare All Versions
Matthew 26:47-49 MSG (The Message)
The words were barely out of his mouth when Judas (the one from the Twelve) showed up, and with him a gang from the high priests and religious leaders brandishing swords and clubs. The betrayer had worked out a sign with them: “The one I kiss, that’s the one—seize him.” He went straight to Jesus, greeted him, “How are you, Rabbi?” and kissed him.
Matthew 26:49 KJV (King James Version)
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Matthew 26:49 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Matthew 26:49 NCV (New Century Version)
At once Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Teacher!” and kissed him.
Matthew 26:49 ASV (American Standard Version)
And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.
Matthew 26:49 NIV (New International Version)
Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
Matthew 26:49 NKJV (New King James Version)
Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
Matthew 26:49 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].
Matthew 26:49 NLT (New Living Translation)
So Judas came straight to Jesus. “Greetings, Rabbi!” he exclaimed and gave him the kiss.
Matthew 26:49 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Shalom, Rabbi,” and he kissed him on both cheeks.
Matthew 26:49 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.