Matthew 26:47-49

Expanded Bible

Jesus Is Arrested^(A)

⁴⁷ While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of ·the twelve apostles [the Twelve], came up. With him were many people carrying swords and clubs who had been sent from the ·leading [^Tchief] priests and the Jewish elders of the people. ⁴⁸ Judas had planned to give them a ·signal [sign], saying, “The man I kiss is ·Jesus [the one]. ·Arrest [Seize] him.” ⁴⁹ At once Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, ·Teacher [^LRabbi]!” and kissed him.