The Betrayal of Jesus

(Matthew 26:47–56, Luke 22:47–53, John 18:1–14)

vvv While vvv vvv [Jesus] was still speaking, Judas,[fn] one of the Twelve, arrived, vvv vvv [accompanied by] a large[fn] crowd [armed] with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.

44 

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them“The One I kiss is [the man]; arrest Him and lead [Him] away securely.” 45 vvv Going directly to [Jesus], he said,“Rabbi, Rabbi!”[fn] and kissed Him.

46 

Then [the men] seized [Jesus] and arrested Him. 47 And vvv one of the bystanders drew [his] sword [and] struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

48 

Jesus vvv asked [the crowd],“Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as [you would] an outlaw? 49 Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple [courts],[fn] and vvv you did not arrest Me. But [this has happened] that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”

50 

Then everyone deserted Him [and] fled. 51 One young man who had been following [Jesus] was wearing a linen cloth around [his body]. The young men[fn] caught hold of [him], 52 but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away from them[fn] naked.

53