Mark 14:45-46

14:45 When Judas 1  arrived, he went up to Jesus 2  immediately and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed 3  him. 14:46 Then they took hold of him 4  and arrested him.

1 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Judas) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

2 tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

3 sn Judas’ act of betrayal when he kissed Jesus is especially sinister when it is realized that it was common in the culture of the times for a disciple to kiss his master when greeting him.

4 tn Grk “put their hands on him.”