Matthew:26:47-56

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* And while He was still speaking , behold , Judas , one of the twelve , with a great multitude with swords and clubs , came from the chief priests and elders of the people . * Now His betrayer had given them a sign , saying , "Whomever I kiss , He is the One ; seize Him ." * Immediately he went up to Jesus and said , "Greetings , Rabbi !" and kissed Him . * But Jesus said to him , "Friend , why have you come ?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him . * And suddenly , one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword , struck the servant of the high priest , and cut off his ear . * But Jesus said to him , "Put your sword in its place , for all who take the sword will perish by the sword . * Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father , and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels ? * How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled , that it must happen thus ?" * In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes , "Have you come out , as against a robber , with swords and clubs to take Me ? I sat daily with you , teaching in the temple , and you did not seize Me . * But all this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled ." Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled .

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