The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus^(A)

⁴⁷ While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came. And with him was a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. ⁴⁸ Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I shall kiss is the Man. Seize Him.” ⁴⁹ He immediately came to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

⁵⁰ And Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?”

Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. ⁵¹ Immediately, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

⁵² Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place. For all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword. ⁵³ Do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will at once give Me more than twelve legions of angels? ⁵⁴ But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?”

⁵⁵ At that same moment Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out as against a thief to take Me with swords and clubs? Daily I sat with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. ⁵⁶ But all this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled.

The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus^(A)

⁴³ Immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

⁴⁴ Now he who betrayed Him had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One. Seize Him and lead Him away safely.” ⁴⁵ So as soon as he came, he went to Him immediately and said, “Rabbi, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ⁴⁶ They laid hands on Him and seized Him. ⁴⁷ Then one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.

⁴⁸ Jesus said to them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would a thief? ⁴⁹ Every day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.” ⁵⁰ Then they all deserted Him and fled.

The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus^(A)

⁴⁷ While He was yet speaking, a crowd came. And he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. ⁴⁸ But Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

⁴⁹ When those who were around Him saw what would follow, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” ⁵⁰ And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

⁵¹ But Jesus said, “This is enough!” And He touched his ear and healed him.

⁵² Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple guard, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as against a rebel? ⁵³ Daily, while I was with you in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!”