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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?
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In that case how are the Scriptures to be fulfilled which declare that thus it must be?"
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Then said Jesus to the crowds, "Have you come out as if to fight with a robber, with swords and bludgeons to apprehend me? Day after day I have been sitting teaching in the Temple, and you did not arrest me.
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But all this has taken place in order that the writings of the Prophets may be fulfilled." At this point the disciples all left Him and fled.