45 Then He *came to the disciples and *said to them, [a]Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, (A)the hour [b]is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Get up, let’s go; behold, the one who is betraying Me is near!”

Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest

47 (B)And while He was still speaking, behold, (C)Judas, one of the twelve, came [c]accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign previously, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; arrest Him.” 49 And immediately Judas went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, (D)Rabbi!” and kissed Him. 50 But Jesus said to him, (E)Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and arrested Him.

51 And behold, (F)one of those who were with Jesus [d]reached and drew his (G)sword, and struck the (H)slave of the high priest and [e]cut off his ear. 52 Then Jesus *said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for (I)all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve [f](J)legions of (K)angels? 54 How then would (L)the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way?”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:45 Or Keep on sleeping for the time remaining and
  2. Matthew 26:45 Or has approached
  3. Matthew 26:47 Lit and with him
  4. Matthew 26:51 Lit extended the hand
  5. Matthew 26:51 Lit took off
  6. Matthew 26:53 A legion equaled 6,000 troops

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