Mark 14:43–52 · BSB
14:43
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
14:44
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”
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14:45
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
14:46
Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.
14:47
And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
14:48
Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?
14:49
Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”
14:50
Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
14:51
One young man who had been following Jesus was wearing a linen cloth around his body. They caught hold of him,
14:52
but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked.
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