Mark 14:43-52

Evangelical Heritage Version

Jesus’ Arrest

⁴³ Just then, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. A crowd was with him, armed with swords and clubs. They were from the chief priests, the experts in the law, and the elders. ⁴⁴ Now his betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him and lead him away under guard.” ⁴⁵ He went right to Jesus and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. ⁴⁶ They laid hands on him and arrested him. ⁴⁷ But one of those who stood nearby drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

⁴⁸ Jesus responded by saying to them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to capture me as you would a criminal? ⁴⁹ Day after day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But this happened so that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.” ⁵⁰ Then the disciples all left him and fled.

⁵¹ A certain young man was following him, wearing just a linen cloth over his naked body. They seized him, ⁵² but he left behind the linen cloth and fled from them naked.