Matthew 26:48 net — (Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying,“The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!”)

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"(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying,“The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!”)"

— Matthew 26:48, NET Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

45

Then he came to the disciples and said to them,“Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is approaching, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

46

Get up, let us go. Look! My betrayer is approaching!”

47

Betrayal and Arrest While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and elders of the people.

48

(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying,“The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!”)

49

Immediately he went up to Jesus and said,“Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed him.

50

Jesus said to him,“Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and took hold of Jesus and arrested him.

51

But one of those with Jesus grabbed his sword, drew it out, and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his ear.

Matthew 26:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:48 say?
Matthew 26:48 in the NET Bible reads: “(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying,“The one I kiss is the man. Arrest 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 (NET): “(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying,“The one I kiss is the man. Arrest 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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