Mark 14:32-50

32Then they came to a place called Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Stay here while I pray.”

33He took Peter, James, and John with him and began to feel distressed and anguished.

34He said to them, “My anguish is so great that I feel as if I’m dying. Wait here, and stay awake.”

35After walking a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible he might not have to suffer what was ahead of him.

36He said, “Abba!  Father! You can do anything. Take this cup ⌞of suffering⌟ away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine.”

37He went back and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour?

38Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak.”

39He went away again and prayed the same prayer as before.

40He found them asleep because they couldn’t keep their eyes open. They didn’t even know what they should say to him.

41He came back a third time and said to them, “You might as well sleep now. It’s all over. The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners.

42Get up! Let’s go! The one who is betraying me is near.”

43Just then, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve apostles, arrived. A crowd carrying swords and clubs was with him. They were from the chief priests, the experts in Moses’ Teachings, and the leaders of the people.

44Now, the traitor had given them a signal. He said, “The one I kiss is the man you want. Arrest him, and guard him closely as you take him away.”

45Then Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him.

46Some men took hold of Jesus and arrested him.

47One of those standing there pulled out his sword and cut off the ear of the chief priest’s servant.

48Jesus asked them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as if I were a criminal?

49I used to teach in the temple courtyard every day. But you didn’t arrest me then. But what the Scriptures say must come true.”

50Then all the disciples abandoned him and ran away.