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And again he came and saw them sleeping, because their eyes were very tired; and they had nothing to say in answer.
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And he came the third time, and said to them, Go on sleeping now and take your rest: it is enough; the hour has come; see, the Son of man is given up into the hands of evil men.
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Get up, let us be going; see, he who gives me up is near.
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And straight away, while he was still talking, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great band with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and the scribes and those in authority.
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Now he who had been false to him had given them a sign, saying, The one to whom I give a kiss, that is he; take him, and get him away safely.
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And when he had come, he went straight to him and said, Master; and gave him a kiss.
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And they put their hands on him, and took him.
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But a certain one of those who were near took out his sword, and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.
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And Jesus said to them, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks to take me?
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I was with you every day in the Temple teaching, and you did not take me; but this is done so that the Writings may come true.
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And they all went away from him in fear.