Matthew 26:48-54

48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.”

49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.

50 Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”^[a]Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him.

51 With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

53 Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

54 But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?”

Cross References

• 1. ver 25; S Matthew 23:7
• 2. Matthew 20:13; Matthew 22:12
• 3. Luke 22:36,38
• 4. John 18:10
• 5. Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:12; Revelation 13:10
• 6. 2 Kings 6:17; Daniel 7:10; Matthew 4:11
• 7. S ver 24; S Matthew 1:22

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "“Why have you come, friend?”"