Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. New Living Translation Jesus said, “My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for.” Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him. English Standard Version Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. Berean Standard Bible “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him. Berean Literal Bible And Jesus said to him, "Friend, for what are you come?" Then having approached, they laid hands on Jesus and seized Him. King James Bible And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. New King James Version But Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. New American Standard Bible But Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and arrested Him. NASB 1995 And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him. NASB 1977 And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him. Legacy Standard Bible And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him. Amplified Bible Jesus said to Judas, “Friend, do what you came for.” Then they came and seized Jesus and arrested Him. Christian Standard Bible “Friend,” Jesus asked him, “why have you come? ” Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Friend,” Jesus asked him, “why have you come?” Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested Him. American Standard Version And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. Contemporary English Version Jesus replied, "My friend, do what you came for." The men grabbed Jesus and arrested him. English Revised Version And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then some men came forward, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him. Good News Translation Jesus answered, "Be quick about it, friend!" Then they came up, arrested Jesus, and held him tight. International Standard Version Jesus asked him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then the other men surged forward, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him. NET Bible Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you are here to do." Then they came and took hold of Jesus and arrested him. New Heart English Bible Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus said to him, Friend, Why art thou come? Then they came, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. Weymouth New Testament "Friend," said Jesus, "carry out your intention." Then they came and laid their hands on Jesus and seized Him firmly. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Friend,” Jesus replied, “why have you come?” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him. World English Bible Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jesus said to him, “Friend, for what are you present?” Then having come near, they laid hands on Jesus, and took hold on Him. Berean Literal Bible And Jesus said to him, "Friend, for what are you come?" Then having approached, they laid hands on Jesus and seized Him. Young's Literal Translation and Jesus said to him, 'Comrade, for what art thou present?' Then having come near, they laid hands on Jesus, and took hold on him. Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus said to him, Friend, for what comest thou? Then having come near, they put hands upon Jesus, and held him firmly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jesus said to him: Friend, whereto art thou come? Then they came up, and laid hands on Jesus, and held him. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jesus said to him, “Friend, for what purpose have you come?” Then they approached, and they put their hands on Jesus, and they held him. New American Bible Jesus answered him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then stepping forward they laid hands on Jesus and arrested him. New Revised Standard Version Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and arrested him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to him, Is it for this that you have come, my friend? Then they came near and laid hands on Jesus, and arrested him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Then Yeshua said to him, “Have you come to this my friend?” Then they came and they laid their hands on Yeshua, and they took him. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus said to him: Friend, for what purpose have you come? Then they came, and laid hands on Jesus, and held him fast. Godbey New Testament And Jesus said to him, Haweis New Testament Then spake Jesus to him, Friend, for what purpose art thou here? Then approaching they laid hands on Jesus, and seized him. Mace New Testament Jesus said to him, friend, what are you come about? when the others advancing, seized upon Jesus, and secur'd him. Weymouth New Testament "Friend," said Jesus, "carry out your intention." Then they came and laid their hands on Jesus and seized Him firmly. Worrell New Testament But Jesus said to him, Worsley New Testament And Jesus said to him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Betrayal of Jesus…49Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. 50“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him. 51At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.… Cross References John 18:4-6 Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” / “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them. / When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. Luke 22:48 But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Mark 14:45-46 Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him. John 13:27 And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.” 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 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. Acts 1:16 “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. 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. Proverbs 27:6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 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. John 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” Matthew 20:18 “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. John 12:4-6 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. Treasury of Scripture And Jesus said to him, Friend, why are you come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him. Friend. Matthew 20:13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? 2 Samuel 16:17 And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend? Psalm 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. Jump to Previous Arrested Carry Comrade Firmly Forward Friend Hands Hold Intention Jesus Laid Present Purpose Seized Stepped WhereforeJump to Next Arrested Carry Comrade Firmly Forward Friend Hands Hold Intention Jesus Laid Present Purpose Seized Stepped WhereforeMatthew 26 1. Jesus foretells his own death.3. The rulers conspire against him. 6. The woman anoints his feet. 14. Judas bargains to betray him. 17. Jesus eats the Passover; 26. institutes his holy supper; 30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial; 36. prays in the garden; 47. and being betrayed by a kiss, 57. is carried to Caiaphas, 69. and denied by Peter. “Friend,” Jesus replied, In addressing Judas as "Friend," Jesus uses a term that conveys a sense of closeness or companionship, highlighting the personal betrayal by one of His own disciples. This term is used in other parts of the New Testament to denote a relationship that should be marked by trust and loyalty. The use of "Friend" here is poignant, as it underscores the gravity of Judas's betrayal. It also reflects Jesus' consistent approach of love and grace, even towards those who wrong Him. “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is about to be betrayed and arrested. 2. Judas Iscariot One of the twelve disciples, who betrays Jesus with a kiss, leading to His arrest. 3. The Arresting Party A group of men, including soldiers and officials from the chief priests and elders, who come to arrest Jesus. 4. Garden of Gethsemane The place where Jesus is praying and where the arrest takes place, located on the Mount of Olives. 5. The Betrayal The act of Judas identifying Jesus to the arresting party with a kiss, fulfilling the prophecy of betrayal. Teaching Points The Nature of BetrayalBetrayal often comes from those closest to us, as seen in Judas's actions. Reflect on the importance of trust and loyalty in relationships. Jesus' Response to Betrayal Jesus addresses Judas as "Friend," showing grace and composure even in the face of betrayal. Consider how we can respond with grace when wronged. Fulfillment of Prophecy The events of Jesus' arrest fulfill Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating God's sovereign plan. Trust in God's control over circumstances, even when they seem dire. The Cost of Discipleship Judas's betrayal for monetary gain contrasts with the call to self-denial and sacrifice in following Christ. Evaluate what we value most in our lives. Divine Purpose in Suffering Jesus' arrest leads to His crucifixion, which is central to God's redemptive plan. Reflect on how God can use suffering for a greater purpose. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26How many blind men did Jesus heal near Jericho? (Matthew 20:30 vs. Mark 10:46) In Matthew 26:36-46, why does Jesus seem conflicted about His fate if He was fully aware of His divine mission and outcome? How many demon-possessed men did Jesus heal in Gadara? (Matthew 8:28 vs. Mark 5:2) Why do Matthew and Luke give different accounts of Jesus' birth (e.g., one has shepherds, the other has wise men)?(50) Friend, wherefore art thou come?--The word is the same as in Matthew 20:13; Matthew 22:12; and "comrade," and the old and not yet obsolete English "mate," come nearer to its meaning. In classical Greek it was used by fellow-soldiers, or sailors, of each other. Socrates used it in conversing with his scholars (Plato, Repub. i., p. 334). It is probably immediately after the kiss had thus been given that we must insert the short dialogue between our Lord and the officers recorded in John 18:2-8.Verse 50. - Friend; ἑταῖρε: companion (see Matthew 20:13; Matthew 22:12). The word seems, in the New Testament, to be always addressed to the evil, though in itself an expression of affection. Here Christ uses no reproach; to the last he endeavours by kindness andlove to win the traitor to a better mind. St. Luke narrates that Jesus called him by name, saying, "Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" Wherefore art thou come? Ἐφ ο{ πάρει. The Received Text gives ἐφ ῷ, which has very inferior authority. There is great difficulty in giving an exact interpretation of this clause. The Authorized Version, as the Vulgate (Ad quid venisti?), takes it interrogatively; but such a use of the relative ο{ς is unknown. If it is interrogative, we must understand, "Is it this for which thou art come?" But Christ knew too well the purport of Judas's arrival to put such an unnecessary question. Others explain, "Do that, or, I know that for which thou art come." Alford, Farrar, and others consider the sentence as unfinished, the concluding member being suppressed by an aposiopesis consequent on the agitation of the Speaker, "That errand on which thou hast come - complete." More probably the clause is an exclamation, ο{ being equivalent to οῖον, as in later Greek, "For what a purpose art thou here!" It is, indeed, a last remonstrance and appeal to the conscience of the traitor. Took him. They seized him with their hands, but did not bind him till afterwards (John 18:2). Whether Judas had any latent hope or expectation that Jesus at this supreme moment would assert and justify his Messiahship, we know not. The histories give no hint of any such idea, and it is most improbable that the apostate was thus influenced (see on ver. 14). We must here introduce the incident recorded by St. John (John 18:4-9). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Friend,”Ἑταῖρε (Hetaire) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2083: A companion, comrade, friend. From etes; a comrade. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “[do] what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. you came πάρει (parei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3918: From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. for.” ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. [the men] stepped forward, προσελθόντες (proselthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4334: From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. seized ἐπέβαλον (epebalon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1911: From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to. Jesus, Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. arrested ἐκράτησαν (ekratēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. Him. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. 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