Matthew 26:50
And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.In other versions
And Jesus said unto him, Friend, `do' that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
ASV
And Jesus said to him, Friend, do that for which you have come. Then they came and put hands on Jesus, and took him.
BBE
But Jesus said to him, [My] friend, for what purpose art thou come? Then coming up they laid hands upon Jesus and seized him.
DBY
Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
WEB
and Jesus said to him, `Comrade, for what art thou present?' Then having come near, they laid hands on Jesus, and took hold on him.
YLT
And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore are you come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.
ENG
And Jesus said to him, Friend, Why art thou come? Then they came, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
WBT
“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.
BSB
In context
48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.
51And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
52Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Cross-references
People in this verse
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