Matthew 26:50

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

"And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him." - Matthew 26:50
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What does Matthew 26:50 mean?

In the King James Version of the Bible, Matthew 26:50 reads, "And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him." This verse is part of the larger narrative of Jesus' betrayal and arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane…

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The Heart of Betrayal: A Reflection on Friendship and Faithfulness

As we delve into the solemn moments of Matthew 26:50, where Jesus addresses Judas with the word 'Friend,' we are confronted with a profound and disturbing contrast of loyalty and betrayal. The verse states, ‘And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came…

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A Prayer of Reflection on Betrayal and Friendship

O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with heavy hearts, reflecting upon the poignant words of Scripture: "And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him" (Matthew 26:50 KJV). In this sacred moment, as we…

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