Matthew 26:48

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

Cross-references

Matthew 2:8 Parallel

Matthew 2:8 shows Herod pretending to worship while planning murder — similar to Judas's feigned affection to betray Jesus.

2 Samuel 20:9 has Joab kissing Amasa before killing him—a direct parallel to Judas using a kiss to betray Jesus.

2 Samuel 20:10 follows Joab's kiss with the murder; here the kiss leads to Jesus' arrest and death, completing the typological pattern.

Psalm 28:3 Allusion

Psalm 28:3 describes those who speak cordially but harbor malice — this mirrors Judas's friendly kiss hiding betrayal.

Psalm 55:20 Allusion

Psalm 55:20 speaks of a companion attacking his friends, breaking covenant — exactly Judas's betrayal of Jesus.

Psalm 55:21 Allusion

Psalm 55:21 uses imagery of smooth talk hiding war — Judas's kiss is an action with the same deceptive intent.

Mark 14:44 Parallel

Mark 14:44 gives the identical account of Judas using a kiss as the prearranged signal to betray Jesus.

Proverbs 27:6 warns that an enemy multiplies kisses — Judas's kiss is the perfect example of this deceptive act.

Jeremiah 9:8 describes deceitful speech with outward friendliness — Judas's kiss is a non-verbal version of the same hypocrisy.

Luke 7:45 Contrast

Luke 7:45 contrasts the woman's loving kisses with Judas's betraying kiss — opposite uses of the same gesture.

Luke 22:48 Parallel

Luke 22:48 records Jesus' question about betraying with a kiss — the same event from Luke's perspective.