Luke 22:48
New International Version
but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

New Living Translation
But Jesus said, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

English Standard Version
but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

King James Bible
But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

New King James Version
But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

New American Standard Bible
But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

NASB 1995
But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

NASB 1977
But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Legacy Standard Bible
But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Amplified Bible
And Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Christian Standard Bible
but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

American Standard Version
But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Contemporary English Version
Jesus asked Judas, "Are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

English Revised Version
But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you intend to betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Good News Translation
But Jesus said, "Judas, is it with a kiss that you betray the Son of Man?"

International Standard Version
But Jesus asked him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Majority Standard Bible
But Jesus asked him, ?Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss??

NET Bible
But Jesus said to him, "Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

New Heart English Bible
But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Webster's Bible Translation
But Jesus said to him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Weymouth New Testament
"Judas," said Jesus, "are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

World English Bible
But Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you deliver up the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Young's Literal Translation
and Jesus said to him, 'Judas, with a kiss the Son of Man dost thou deliver up?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus said to him, Judas, deliverest thou up the Son of man with a kiss?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jesus said to him: Judas, dost thou betray the Son of man with a kiss?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of man with a kiss?”

New American Bible
Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

New Revised Standard Version
but Jesus said to him, “Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Jesus said to him, Judas, do you betray the Son of man with a kiss?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Yeshua said to him, “Yehuda, do you betray The Son of Man with a kiss?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But Jesus said to him: Judas, do you deliver up the Son of man with a kiss?

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus said to him, Judas, do you betray the Son of man with a kiss?

Haweis New Testament
Then said Jesus unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Mace New Testament
but Jesus said to him, Judas is it thus you betray the son of man, with a kiss?

Weymouth New Testament
"Judas," said Jesus, "are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Worrell New Testament
And Jesus said to him, "Judas, do ye betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Worsley New Testament
and Jesus said to him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Betrayal of Jesus
47While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. 48But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”…

Cross References
Matthew 26:49-50
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

Mark 14:44-45
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

John 18:2-3
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

John 13:18
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’

Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Mark 14:10-11
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

John 13:21-27
After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ...

Acts 1:16-20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...

2 Samuel 15:12
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.

Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.

Proverbs 27:6
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Matthew 27:3-5
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

But Jesus said to him, Judas, betray you the Son of man with a kiss?

betrayest.

2 Samuel 20:9,10
And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him…

Psalm 55:21
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














But Jesus asked him
In this moment, Jesus directly addresses Judas, highlighting the personal nature of the betrayal. This interaction occurs in the Garden of Gethsemane, a place Jesus often visited with His disciples. The question posed by Jesus is not for His own understanding, as He is fully aware of Judas's intentions, but rather to confront Judas with the gravity of his actions. This reflects Jesus' omniscience and His role as a teacher, even in moments of personal betrayal.

Judas
Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, is the one who betrays Jesus. His name has become synonymous with betrayal. Historically, Judas was the treasurer for the disciples, and his motivations for betrayal are often linked to greed, as he was paid thirty pieces of silver by the chief priests. Judas's actions fulfill the prophecy found in Psalm 41:9, which speaks of a close friend lifting his heel against the psalmist, a foreshadowing of the betrayal of Jesus.

are you betraying
The act of betrayal is significant in biblical terms, as it involves a breach of trust and loyalty. Judas's betrayal is particularly heinous because it is against Jesus, who had shown him love and trust. This act sets in motion the events leading to the crucifixion, which is central to the Christian understanding of salvation. The betrayal is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as Zechariah 11:12-13, which speaks of the thirty pieces of silver.

the Son of Man
The title "Son of Man" is one Jesus frequently uses for Himself, emphasizing both His humanity and His divine authority. It is a messianic title rooted in Daniel 7:13-14, where the Son of Man is given dominion and glory. By using this title, Jesus underscores His identity and mission, even in the face of betrayal. This title also connects to the suffering servant motif found in Isaiah, highlighting Jesus' role in God's redemptive plan.

with a kiss?
A kiss, in the cultural context of the time, was a common greeting among friends and a sign of respect and affection. Judas's use of a kiss to betray Jesus is particularly poignant and ironic, as it turns a symbol of love into one of treachery. This act of betrayal with a kiss is a stark contrast to the love and loyalty expected among Jesus' followers. It serves as a powerful reminder of the deceitfulness of sin and the depth of human betrayal.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is about to be betrayed and arrested. His question to Judas highlights His awareness and the gravity of the betrayal.

2. Judas Iscariot
One of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who betrays Him for thirty pieces of silver. His act of betrayal is marked by the use of a kiss, a symbol of friendship and respect, which he perverts into a tool of treachery.

3. The Garden of Gethsemane
The place where Jesus often went to pray and where He was arrested. It is a setting of deep spiritual significance and emotional turmoil for Jesus.

4. The Kiss
A customary greeting in Jewish culture, symbolizing respect and affection. In this context, it becomes a symbol of betrayal and deceit.

5. The Arrest of Jesus
A pivotal event leading to the crucifixion, where Jesus is taken by the authorities after Judas identifies Him with a kiss.
Teaching Points
The Nature of Betrayal
Betrayal often comes from those closest to us, making it more painful. Reflect on how Jesus handled betrayal with grace and composure.

The Symbolism of the Kiss
A kiss, meant to be a sign of love, becomes a tool of betrayal. Consider how symbols and actions can be misused and the importance of integrity in our expressions of love and friendship.

Foreknowledge and Fulfillment
Jesus's awareness of His betrayal demonstrates His divine foreknowledge and the fulfillment of prophecy. Trust in God's sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances.

The Cost of Betrayal
Judas's actions remind us of the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance. Reflect on areas in your life where you may need to seek forgiveness and restoration.

Responding to Betrayal
Jesus's response to Judas is calm and questioning, not retaliatory. Learn from Jesus's example to respond to personal betrayals with grace and forgiveness.(48) Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man?--The first three Gospels all record the Traitor's kiss. St. Luke alone reports the question. In our Lord's use of the words, "the Son of Man," we may trace a two-fold purpose. It was the old familiar title by which He had been wont to speak of Himself in converse with the disciples, and so it appealed to memory and conscience. It was the name which was specially connected with His office as Judge and King (Daniel 7:13), and so it came as a warning of the terrible retribution which the Traitor was preparing for himself.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

asked
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

him,
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Judas,
Ἰούδα (Iouda)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2455: Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.

are you betraying
παραδίδως (paradidōs)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son
Υἱὸν (Huion)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of Man
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

with a kiss?”
φιλήματι (philēmati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5370: A kiss. From phileo; a kiss.


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