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43 And immediately, while He was still speaking, came Judas (who was one of the twelve) and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs from the chief priests and scribes and elders.

44 And he who betrayed Him had given them a signal, saying, “Whoever I shall kiss, it is He. Take Him and lead Him away safely.”

45 And as soon as he had come, he went immediately to Him, and said, “Hail, Master,” and kissed Him.

46 Then they laid their hands on Him and took Him.

47 And one of them who stood by drew out a sword and struck a servant of the High Priest and cut off his ear.

48 And Jesus answered and said to them, “You’ve come out as against a thief, with swords and with clubs, to take Me.

49 “I was with you daily, teaching in the Temple, and you did not take Me. But this is done so that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”

50 Then they all deserted Him and fled.

51 And a certain young man followed Him, clothed in linen upon his bare body. And they seized him.

52 But he left his linen cloth and fled from them naked.

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