Mark 14:44 asv — Now he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; take him, and lead him aw…

American Standard Version

"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. "

— Mark 14:44, American Standard Version

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Mark 14 — Context

41

And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough; the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

42

Arise, let us be going: behold, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

43

And straightway, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

44

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.

45

And when he was come, straightway he came to him, and saith, Rabbi; and kissed him.

46

And they laid hands on him, and took him.

47

But a certain one of them that stood by drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

Mark 14:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:44 say?
Mark 14:44 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Mark 14:44 in the Bible?
Mark 14:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 44.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 14:44.
What translation should I read Mark 14:44 in?
Mark 14:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 14:44?
Mark 14:44 reads (ASV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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