Matthew 26:14-16

The Plan to Betray Jesus

26:14 Then one of the twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 26:15 and said, “What will you give me to betray him into your hands?” ¹  So they set out thirty silver coins for him. 26:16 From that time ²  on, Judas ³  began looking for an opportunity to betray him.

Matthew 26:47-50

Betrayal and Arrest

26:47 While he was still speaking, Judas, ⁴  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 ⁵  had given them a sign, saying, “The one I kiss is the man. ⁶  Arrest him!”) ⁷  26:49 Immediately ⁸  he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed him. ⁹  26:50 Jesus ¹⁰  said to him, “Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and took hold ¹¹  of Jesus and arrested him.

[26:15]  ¹ tn Grk “What will you give to me, and I will betray him to you?”

[26:16]  ¹ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated.

[26:16]  ² tn Grk “he”; the referent (Judas) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[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]  ¹ tn Grk “the one who betrays him.”

[26:48]  ² tn Grk “The one I kiss is he.”

[26:48]  ³ sn This remark is parenthetical within the narrative and has thus been placed in parentheses.

[26:49]  ¹ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated.

[26:49]  ² sn Judas’ act of betrayal when he kissed Jesus is especially sinister when it is realized that it was common in the culture of the times for a disciple to kiss his master when greeting him.

[26:50]  ¹ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

[26:50]  ² tn Grk “and put their hands on Jesus.”