Mark 14:45 Meaning and Explanation
“And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.”
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What Does Mark 14:45 Mean?
Judas wastes no time: straightway to Jesus, the double greeting — Master, master — and the kiss. Mark uses an intensified word for it: not a formal brush of the cheek but a warm, demonstrative kiss, making the sign unmistakable.
Jesus receives it. Matthew records his answer: Friend, wherefore art thou come? (Matthew 26:50) — even now, no curse, no exposure beyond the deed itself. The Lord allows himself to be handed over by a kiss, absorbing the counterfeit of love without ceasing to love. His patience toward Judas in this moment is among the most piercing silences in Scripture.
Mark 14:45 in the Original Language
kataphileo (καταφιλέω), 'kissed' -- an intensive form of the verb, to kiss warmly or repeatedly.
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What does Mark 14:45 mean?
Judas goes straight to Jesus, calls him Master, and kisses him.