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
This phrase highlights the direct and personal nature of Jesus' interaction with Judas. The Greek word for "asked" (ἐφώνησεν, ephōnēsen) implies a calling or addressing, indicating Jesus' intention to confront Judas directly. This moment underscores Jesus' awareness and foreknowledge of the betrayal, as well as His willingness to engage with Judas despite the impending treachery. It reflects Jesus' consistent approach of addressing sin and betrayal with truth and love.

Judas
Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, is a central figure in this narrative. His name has become synonymous with betrayal. Historically, Judas' role as treasurer among the disciples (John 12:6) and his subsequent betrayal for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:15) highlight the tragic intersection of greed and disloyalty. Judas' actions fulfill Old Testament prophecies, such as Psalm 41:9, which speaks of betrayal by a close friend.

are you betraying
The Greek word for "betraying" (παραδίδως, paradidōs) means to hand over or deliver up. This term is used throughout the New Testament to describe the act of delivering Jesus to the authorities. The use of this word emphasizes the gravity of Judas' actions, as he is not merely abandoning Jesus but actively participating in His arrest and subsequent crucifixion. This betrayal is a profound violation of trust and friendship.

the Son of Man
This title, "Son of Man," is one Jesus frequently uses for Himself, drawing from Daniel 7:13-14, where it describes a messianic figure endowed with authority and glory. By using this title, Jesus affirms His divine mission and identity. The irony of Judas' betrayal is heightened by the fact that he is betraying not just a friend or teacher, but the prophesied Messiah, the one who holds eternal dominion.

with a kiss?
The kiss, a customary greeting among friends in the ancient Near East, is laden with irony in this context. The Greek word for kiss (φιλήματι, philēmati) suggests an act of affection and respect. Judas' use of a kiss to identify Jesus to the arresting soldiers is a perversion of its intended meaning, turning a symbol of love into one of treachery. This act fulfills the prophecy of betrayal by a close companion and serves as a poignant reminder of the deceitfulness of sin, which often masquerades as something good or innocent.

(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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