Matthew 26
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Matthew 26:47-54

47As Jesus was still speaking, Judas [Iscariot], one of the twelve [disciples], came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, [who came as representatives] from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.”

49Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].

50Jesus said to Judas, “Friend, do what you came for.” Then they came and seized Jesus and arrested Him.

51And one of those who were with Jesus reached out and drew his sword, and struck [Malchus] the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

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

53Do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will immediately provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?

54How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen this way?”

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