Matthew 26:49 web — Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

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"Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him."

— Matthew 26:49, World English Bible

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KJV
“And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.”
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ASV
“And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him. ”
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NET
“Immediately he went up to Jesus and said,“Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed him.”
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DRB
“And forthwith coming to Jesus, he said: Hail, Rabbi. And he kissed him.”
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BBE
“And straight away he came to Jesus and said, Master! and gave him a kiss.”
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KJVA
“And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.”
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Matthew 26 — Context

Arise, let's be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand."

While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priest and elders of the people.

Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him."

Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

Matthew 26:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:49 say?

Matthew 26:49 in the World English Bible reads: “Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him.”

Where is Matthew 26:49 in the Bible?

Matthew 26:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 49.

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 26:49.

What translation should I read Matthew 26:49 in?

Matthew 26:49 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 26:49?

Matthew 26:49 reads (WEB): “Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed 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.

Matthew 26:49 web — Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

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Matthew 26 — Context

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