^{43 Ref} Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came--and with him a multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.

^{44 Ref} Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, "Whoever I will kiss, that is he. Seize him, and lead him away safely."

^{45 Ref} When he had come, immediately he came to him, and said, "Rabbi! Rabbi!" and kissed him.

^{46 Ref} They laid their hands on him, and seized him.

^{47 Ref} But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

^{48 Ref} Jesus answered them, "Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me?

^{49 Ref} I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you didn't arrest me. But this is so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled."

^{50 Ref} They all left him, and fled.