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Matthew 26:48

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Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

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  1. Matthew 26:46

    Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

  2. Matthew 26:47

    And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

  3. Matthew 26:49

    And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

  4. Matthew 26:50

    And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

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