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A "Friend" in Name Only
Commentators explain that the Greek word Jesus uses for "Friend" is not a term of warm affection, but one closer to "companion" or "fellow." It was often used to address someone in a neutral or even confrontational way. Jesus isn't being naive; He is using a word that precisely highlights the tragic nature of being betrayed by a trusted associate.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:50
18th Century
Theologian
And Jesus said to him, Friend. It seems strange to us that Jesus should give the endeared name friend to a man whom he knew was h…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:50
Do that for which thou art come (εφ' ο παρε). Moffatt and Goodspeed take it: "Do your errand." There has been a deal of trouble ov…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:50
19th Century
Preacher
The meek and lowly Jesus spoke not as any mere man might have done under such circumstances. He did not address Judas as, “Wretch!” or, “Miscreant!…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:50
The need for pointing out the right man was especially acute, not only because it was dark, but because, in a time long before photography, the fac…
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:50
16th Century
Theologian
Friend, for what purpose do you come? Luke expresses it more fully: Judas, do you betray the Son of man with a kiss? except that …
John Gill
On Matthew 26:50
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus said to him, friend. Not in an ironical and sarcastic way, but because he pretended to be his friend, by saluti…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:47–56
17th Century
Minister
No enemies are to be abhorred as much as those professed disciples who betray Christ with a kiss. God has no need of our services, much less of our…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:47–56
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the events preparatory to the Passion were related, namely, the institution of the Sacrament and Christ’s prayer. Here, however, the Evangeli…