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Mark 14:44 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Mark 14:44 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 14 verse 44 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.”
Mark 14:44 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 14:44
And he that betrayed him had given them a token (σύσσημον, syssēmon)—a prearranged signal, military term suggesting coordination. Saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he—the kiss (φιλήσω, philēsō) was the customary disciple-to-rabbi greeting, making Judas's betrayal use of it especially heinous. He weaponizes affection's gesture for arrest's purpose.Take him, and lead him away safely (ἀσφαλῶς, asphalōs, "securely")—Judas ensures effective capture, perhaps fearing supernatural escape or crowd rescue. The adverb suggests both "safely" (protecting the guards) and "securely" (preventing e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 14:44
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“saying”
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”
“I will pass over you”
“He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.”
“Is it well with you”
“please swear to me by Yahweh”
“Paul”
“and know and see his place where his haunt is”
“which is for them a proof of destruction”