026:046 Rouse yourselves. Let us be going. My betrayer is close at hand."
026:047 He had scarcely finished speaking when Judas came— one of the Twelve—accompanied by a great crowd of men armed with swords and bludgeons, sent by the High Priests and Elders of the People.
026:048 Now the betrayer had agreed upon a sign with them, to direct them. He had said, "The one whom I kiss is the man: lay hold of him."
026:049 So he went straight to Jesus and said, "Peace to you, Rabbi!" And he
kissed Him eagerly.
026:050 "Friend," said Jesus, "carry out your intention." Then they
came and laid their hands on Jesus and seized Him firmly.
026:051 But one of those with Jesus drew his sword and struck
the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.
026:052 "Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw
the sword shall perish by the sword.
026:053 Or do you suppose I cannot entreat my Father and He would
instantly send to my help more than twelve legions of angels?
026:054 In that case how are the Scriptures to be fulfilled which declare
that thus it must be?"
026:055 Then said Jesus to the crowds, "Have you come out as if to fight with a robber, with swords and bludgeons to apprehend me? Day after day I have been sitting teaching in the Temple, and you did not arrest me.