The Betrayal of Jesus

(Matthew 26:47–56, Mark 14:43–52, Luke 22:47–53)

[After] Jesus had spoken these [words], [He] went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where vvv vvv vvv vvv [they] entered a garden. 2 Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus {had}[fn] often met there with His disciples. 3 So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived [at the garden] [carrying] lanterns, torches, and weapons.

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Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward [and] asked them,“Whom are you seeking?”

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“Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered

Jesus said“I am [He].”

And Judas His betrayer was standing [there] with them. 6 When [Jesus] said“I am [He],” they drew back and fell to [the] ground.

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So He asked them again,“Whom are you seeking?”

“Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered.

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“I told you that I am [He],” Jesus replied.“So if you are looking for Me, let these [men] go.” 9 This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: vvv“I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”[fn]

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Then Simon Peter drew [his] sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

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“Put [your] sword back in [its] sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. vvv vvv“Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

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Then the band of soldiers, [with] [its] commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. 13 They led Him away first to Annas, who was [the] father-in-law of Caiaphas, [the] high priest [that] year. 14 Caiaphas was the [one] who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man perished[fn] for the people.

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