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Berean Standard Bible

““Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.”

Matthew 26:50

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Judas has arrived at Gethsemane with a crowd carrying swords and clubs, and he has arranged a signal: the one he kisses is the man to arrest.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, [do] that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Jesus said to him, Friend, do that for which you have come. Then they came and put hands on Jesus, and took him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Jesus said to him, 'Comrade, for what are you present?' Then having come near, they laid hands on Jesus, and took hold on him.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Jesús le dijo: Amigo, ¿á qué vienes? Entonces llegaron, y echaron mano á Jesús, y le prendieron.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―Amigo, haz lo que viniste a hacer—le respondió Jesús. En el instante en que prendían a Jesús,

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