Matthew 26:48 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Matthew 26:48 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The account of Jesus’ being betrayed by Judas is recorded by all the evangelists. See Mark 14:43-52 ; Luke 22:47-53 ; John 18:2-12 . Matthew 26:47 Judas, one of the twelve, came - This w...
Matthew 26:48 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Arrest ( Mark 14:43-50 *, Luke 22:47-53 ). Mt. omits Judas-' request that Jesus should be led away safely, but inserts a word of Jesus to Judas ( Matthew 26:50 ; cf. Luke 22:48 ). When the...
Matthew 26:48 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

gave . had given. hold Him fast . seize Him.
Matthew 26:48 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

48. Now he who betrayed him. I have no doubt that Judas was restrained, either by reverence for our Lord, or by shame for his crime, from venturing openly to avow himself as one of the enemi...
Matthew 26:48 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. Gave them a sign - How coolly deliberate is this dire apostate! The man whom I shall kiss -...
Matthew 26:48 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

He that betrayed him, gave them a sign— The soldiers having perhaps never seen Jesus before, and it being now night, and there being twelve persons together, probably dressed much alike, Judas foun...
Matthew 26:48 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. For the exposition, see the...
Matthew 26:48 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Betrayal. The Last Supper. Arrest of Jesus, and Trial Before the High Priest 1-5. A Council is held against Jesus ( Mark 14:1 ; Luke 22:1 : cp. John 13:1 ).
Matthew 26:48 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Whomsoever I shall kiss. — It is probable, from the known customs (1) of the Jews and (2) of the early Christians ( Romans 16:16 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:26 ) that this was the usual salutation of the...
Matthew 26:48 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 19 The Great Atonement Day - Matthew 26:1-75 - Matthew 27:1-56 WE enter now on the story of the last day of the mortal life of our Lord and Saviour. We have already noticed the large pr...
Matthew 26:48 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Betrayed and Forsaken Matthew 26:47-56 We cannot fathom the secret thoughts of the traitor. Did he hope that his act would compel Christ to take the course of self-vindication, which His mighty...
Matthew 26:48 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The Lord now reverted to the theme of His coming suffering, telling the disciples with great definiteness of the time-"after two days"; and of the event-"The Son of Man is delivered up to be crucifie...
Matthew 26:48 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

"And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. (48) Now he that betrayed him gave...
Matthew 26:48 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign ,.... By which it might be known who he was; for it being night, though they had lanterns and torches, as John says, John 18:3 , yet Judas himself might no...
Matthew 26:48 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. Ver. 48. Whomsoever I shall kiss ] Ah, lewd losel! betrayest thou the Son of man with a...
Matthew 26:48 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Rise, let us be going Namely, to meet those who are coming to arrest me, and to go along with them whithersoever they shall lead us. Behold, he is at hand that doth betray me Though they had not...
Matthew 26:48 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Only when His prophetic word, with its every dispensational bearing, is complete does the King, in calm, conscious authority, declare to His disciples that the time has arrived for His being betrayed...
Matthew 26:48 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Christ Betrayed by Judas; The Priest's Servant Smitten by Peter; Christ Deserted by His Disciples. 47 And while he yet spake, lo...
Matthew 26:48 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " Matthew 26:49 " .
Matthew 26:48 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, “Whoever I shall kiss, that is he. Take him.” ' We now learn of the arrangement that Jesus had made. It is clear that there was a fear that in the...
Matthew 26:48 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Matthew 26:47 . A great multitude. —See John 18:3 (R.V.); Luke 22:52 . The body, guided by Judas, consisted of (1) a company of Roman soldiers; (2) a detachment of the Leviti...
Matthew 26:48 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

The story of Peter's denial of his Master is recorded in all four of the Gospels. There are some differences of expression in each version, so it will not be tautology if we read all four of them; an...
Matthew 26:48 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 26:2 . After two day is the passover. This is the literal import of the Greek word πασχα pascha, and the Hebrew word פסח pesach, because the Israelites, after eating the paschal lamb,...
Matthew 26:48 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? The last pleading of love I. The patience of Christ’s love. The betrayer in the very instant of his treason has that changeless tendern...
Matthew 26:48 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Ch. 26-28:20 THUS JESUS ENTERS UPON HIS KINGDOM . Before attempting to expound this most momentous section of the gospel history, we must make up our minds concerning the...
Matthew 26:48 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Betrayal and Arrest. The coming of the traitor:
Matthew 26:48 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 20:10 ; 2 Samuel 20:9 ; 2 Samuel 3:27 ; Mark 14:44 ; Psalms 28:3 ; Psalms 55:20 ; Psalms 55:21

Matthew 26:48 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Matthew 26:48 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Matthew 26:48 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Matthew 26:48 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Matthew 26:48 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Matthew 26:48 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Matthew 26:48 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 26:48 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew 26:48 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Matthew 26:48 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Matthew 26:48 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 26:48 - The Biblical Illustrator

Matthew 26:48 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Matthew 26:48 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Matthew 26:48 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge