betrayed into the hands of sinful men.
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.
026:056 But all this has taken place in order that the writings of
the Prophets may be fulfilled." At this point the disciples
all left Him and fled.
026:057 But the officers who had laid hold of Jesus led Him away
to Caiaphas the High Priest, at whose house the Scribes