Matthew 26:47-56 - The Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus

⁴⁷ Even while He was still speaking, here came Judas, one of the Twelve, and with him a crowd, with swords and clubs, from the high priests and the elders of the people. ⁴⁸ Now His betrayer had given them a signal by saying, "The one I kiss is He. Seize Him!" ⁴⁹ And he went straight up to Jesus and said, "Good evening, Rabbi," and affectionately kissed Him.

⁵⁰ Jesus said to him, "My friend, do what you came for." Then they came up, laid hands on Jesus, and arrested Him. ⁵¹ One of the men with Jesus put out his hand and drew his sword, and with a thrust at the high priest's slave cut off his ear.

⁵² Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back where it belongs, for all who wield the sword will die by the sword. ⁵³ Do you suppose that I am unable to appeal to my Father and have Him furnish me on the spot one hundred thousand angels? ⁵⁴ How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, for they say this is the way it must be?"

⁵⁵ At that time Jesus said to the crowds: "Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me, as though I were a robber? Day after day I used to sit teaching in the temple, and you never laid hands on me. ⁵⁶ But this has all taken place so that the writings of the prophets may be fulfilled." Then the disciples all forsook Him and made their escape.

⁴³ At that very moment, while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, came up, and with him a crowd of men with swords and clubs, from the high priests, scribes, and elders. ⁴⁴ Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is He; seize Him and lead Him safely away." ⁴⁵ So when he came he went straight up to Jesus, and said, "Rabbi," and with much affection kissed Him. ⁴⁶ Then they laid hands on Him and arrested Him. ⁴⁷ But one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck at the high priest's slave and cut his ear off.

⁴⁸ And Jesus spoke and said to them, "Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me, as though I were a robber? ⁴⁹ Day after day I used to be with you teaching in the temple, and you never laid hands on me. But this is so to fulfill the Scriptures." ⁵⁰ Then all His disciples forsook Him and made their escape.

⁵¹ And a young man was following Him, with only a linen sheet thrown about his body; and they seized him, ⁵² but he left the linen sheet behind and fled away naked.

⁴⁷ While He was still speaking, look! a crowd had come up, and Judas, one of the Twelve, was their guide; and he stepped up to Jesus to kiss Him. ⁴⁸ Then Jesus said to him, "Judas, will you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

⁴⁹ Those who were about Him saw what was about to take place, and said, "Lord, shall we use our swords now?" ⁵⁰ Then one of them struck the high priest's slave and cut off his right ear.

⁵¹ But Jesus said, "Permit me to go as far as this!" So He touched his ear and healed him. ⁵² Then Jesus said to the high priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come to take Him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as though I were a robber? ⁵³ While I was among you day after day in the temple, you never laid a hand on me! But this is your opportunity, even the power which darkness gives you!"