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Berean Standard Bible

“Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.”

Matthew 26:49

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In Gethsemane, Judas arrives with a crowd armed with swords and clubs. He has arranged a sign with them to identify Jesus.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed him.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And straight away he came to Jesus and said, Master! and gave him a kiss.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, 'Hail, Rabbi,' and kissed him;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y luego que llegó á Jesús, dijo: Salve, Maestro. Y le besó.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sin pérdida de tiempo, el traidor se acercó a Jesús. ―Hola, Maestro —le dijo, y lo besó.

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