Mark 14:44

Mark 14:44 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard."
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him and lead Him away safely.”

Context of Mark 14:44

42Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!” 43While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” 45Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. 46Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.

Mark 14:44 word by word

δεδώκει δὲ ὁ παραδιδοὺς αὐτὸν σύσσημον αὐτοῖς λέγων· ὃν ἂν φιλήσω, αὐτός ἐστιν. κρατήσατε αὐτὸν καὶ ἀσφαλῶς.Read the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• betrayerπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
• betrayerαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• had arrangedδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• a signalσύσσημονsussēmon · an agreed signalG4953
• ·λέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• The Oneὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• The Oneἄνan · ifG302
• I kissφιλέωphileō · to loveG5368
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• arrestκρατέωkrateō · to grasp/seizeG2902
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• lead Him awayἀπάγωapagō · to lead awayG520
• securelyἀσφαλῶςasphalōs · securelyG806

Cross-references for Mark 14:44

• Exodus 12:13The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a sign; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.
• Joshua 2:12Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD that you will indeed show kindness to my family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign
• Philippians 1:28without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:17This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.
• 2 Samuel 20:9“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
• Psalms 55:20My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
• Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
• Matthew 26:48Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
• 1 Samuel 23:22Please go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning.
• Acts 16:23And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.

Commentaries on Mark 14:44

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 43-52Verses 43-52 See the notes at Matthew 26:47-57. Mark 14:45 Master, Master - As if expressing great joy that he had found him again. Mark 14:51 A certain young man - Who this was we have no means of determining, but it seems not improbable that he may have been the owner of the garden, and that he may have had an understanding with Jesus that he should visit it for retirement when he withdrew from the city. That he was not one of the apostles is clear. It…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 43-52Verses 43-52 Because Christ appeared not as a temporal prince, but preached repentance, reformation, and a holy life, and directed men's thoughts, and affections, and aims to another world, therefore the Jewish rulers sought to destroy him. Peter wounded one of the band. It is easier to fight for Christ than to die for him. But there is a great difference between faulty disciples and hypocrites. The latter rashly and without thought call Christ Master…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 44-45Gethsemane was dark, and most of the crowd sent to arrest Jesus did not know him personally (see John 18:7–8). Judas had given a sign by which he would identify Jesus. Judas called Jesus Rabbi and kissed him, a common form of greeting (1 Samuel 10:1; 2 Samuel 19:39; Luke 7:45).Read the comment

Topics related to Mark 14:44

• Gethsemane
• Government
• Jesus, the Christ
• Judas (Jude)
• Priest
• Prisoners
• Traitor

In the dictionaries

• Aforehand
• Craft
• Guest
• Ready
• Good
• Jesus Christ
• Judas Iscariot
• Kiss
• Law in the New Testament
• Lord's Supper; (eucharist)

Commentaries on Mark 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings