Matius 26:47-48

Betrayal and Arrest

26:47 While he was still speaking, Judas, ¹  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. 26:48 (Now the betrayer ²  had given them a sign, saying, “The one I kiss is the man. ³  Arrest him!”) ⁴ 

[26:47]  ¹ tn Grk “behold, Judas.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).

[26:48]  ² tn Grk “the one who betrays him.”

[26:48]  ³ tn Grk “The one I kiss is he.”

[26:48]  ⁴ sn This remark is parenthetical within the narrative and has thus been placed in parentheses.