send them away, that they may go into the country and villages round about, and buy themselves somewhat to eat.

And, again, sent he forth unto them, another servant; and, him, they smote on the head, and dishonoured.

And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say to him, Prophesy, And the officers smote him with the palms of their hands.

And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.