Matthew 26:47-57

47 The words were barely out of his mouth when Judas (the one from the Twelve) showed up, and with him a gang from the high priests and religious leaders brandishing swords and clubs.

48 The betrayer had worked out a sign with them: "The one I kiss, that's the one - seize him."

49 He went straight to Jesus, greeted him, "How are you, Rabbi?" and kissed him.

50 Jesus said, "Friend, why this charade?"

51 One of those with Jesus pulled his sword and, taking a swing at the Chief Priest's servant, cut off his ear.

52 Jesus said, "Put your sword back where it belongs. All who use swords are destroyed by swords.

53 Don't you realize that I am able right now to call to my Father, and twelve companies - more, if I want them - of fighting angels would be here, battle-ready?

54 But if I did that, how would the Scriptures come true that say this is the way it has to be?"

55 Then Jesus addressed the mob: "What is this - coming out after me with swords and clubs as if I were a dangerous criminal? Day after day I have been sitting in the Temple teaching, and you never so much as lifted a hand against me.

56 You've done it this way to confirm and fulfill the prophetic writings." Then all the disciples cut and ran.

57 The gang that had seized Jesus led him before Caiaphas the Chief Priest, where the religion scholars and leaders had assembled.