^{47 Ref} While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priest and elders of the people.

^{48 Ref} Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him."

^{49 Ref} Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

^{50 Ref} Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

^{51 Ref} Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

^{52 Ref} Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

^{53 Ref} Or do you think that I couldn't ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

^{54 Ref} How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?"

^{55 Ref} In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, "Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn't arrest me.

^{56 Ref} But all this has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples left him, and fled.