Mark 14:45

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:45 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when he was come, straightway he came to him, and saith, Rabbi; and kissed him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when he was come, straightway he came to him, and saith, Rabbi; and kissed him.
Mark 14:45 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
45And when he was come, straightway he came to him, and saith, Rabbi; and kissed him.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And as soon as he was come, etc..] To the place where Jesus was: he goeth straightway to him; alone; as if he had nothing to do with the company behind, and as if he was his friend, and concerned for his safety: and saith, Master, Master; expressing great affection for him, and respect to him, by repeating this word. The Ethiopic version has it but once, and so two exemplars of Beza's; and the Vulgate Latin reads, “hail, Master”, as in (<402649>Matthew 26:49). and kissed him; (see Gill on “<402649>Matthew 26:49”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:47-57. Mark 14:45 Master, Master - As if expressing great joy that he had found him again. Mark 14:51 A certain young man - Who this was we have no means of determining, but it seems not improbable that he may have been the owner of the garden, and that he may have had an understanding with Jesus that he should visit it for retirement when he withdrew from the city. That he was not one of the apostles is clear. It is probable that be was roused from sleep by the noise made by the rabble, and came to render any aid in his power in quelling the disturbance. It is not known why this circumstance is recorded by Mark. It is omitted by all the other evangelists. It may…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Master: Mar 12:14; Isa 1:3; Mal 1:6; Mat 23:8-10; Luk 6:46; Joh 13:13, Joh 13:14, Joh 20:16 Mark 14:46”
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