Matthew 26:48 nasb — Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him."

NASB

"Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.""

— Matthew 26:48, NASB

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Matthew 26 — Context

45

Then He *came to the disciples and *said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.

46

"Get up, let us be going; behold, the one who betrays Me is at hand!"

47

While He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48

Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him."

49

Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.

50

And Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you have come for." Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him.

51

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

Matthew 26:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:48 say?
Matthew 26:48 in the NASB reads: “Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him."”
Where is Matthew 26:48 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 48.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:48.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:48 in?
Matthew 26:48 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 Matthew 26:48?
Matthew 26:48 reads (NASB): “Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him."” 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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