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He came and again found them asleep, for they were very tired.
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So He left them, and went away once more and prayed a third time, again using the same words.
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Then He came to the disciples and said, "Sleep on and rest. See, the moment is close at hand when the Son of Man is to be betrayed into the hands of sinful men.
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Rouse yourselves. Let us be going. My betrayer is close at hand."
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He had scarcely finished speaking when Judas came--one of the Twelve--accompanied by a great crowd of men armed with swords and bludgeons, sent by the High Priests and Elders of the People.
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Now the betrayer had agreed upon a sign with them, to direct them. He had said, "The one whom I kiss is the man: lay hold of him."
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So he went straight to Jesus and said, "Peace to you, Rabbi!" And he kissed Him eagerly.
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"Friend," said Jesus, "carry out your intention." Then they came and laid their hands on Jesus and seized Him firmly.
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But one of those with Jesus drew his sword and struck the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.
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"Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw the sword shall perish by the sword.
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Or do you suppose I cannot entreat my Father and He would instantly send to my help more than twelve legions of angels?