The Arrest of Jesus: Matthew 26: 47-56: While
he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large
crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders
of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I
kiss is the man; arrest him.” Going at
once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!”
and kissed him. Jesus
replied, “Friend, do what you came for.” Then
the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. With that, one of
Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of
the high priest, cutting off his ear. “Put
your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword
will die by the sword. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at
once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be
fulfilled that say it must happen in this way? At
that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have
come out with swords and clubs to capture me?
Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest
me. But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be
fulfilled.” Then all the disciples
deserted him and fled. (NIV) Mark 14: 43-52: Just
as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd
armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the
law, and the elders. Now
the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man;
arrest him and lead him away under guard.”
Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. The men
seized Jesus and arrested him. Then one of those standing near drew his sword
and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. “Am
I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and
clubs to capture me? Every day I was
with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the
Scriptures must be fulfilled.” Then
everyone deserted him and fled. A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, he fled naked, leaving his garment behind. (NIV) Luke 22: 47-53: While
he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of
the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked
him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” When
Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we
strike with our swords?” And one of them
struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. But
Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And
he touched the man’s ear and healed him. Then
Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the
elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come
with swords and clubs? Every day I was
with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is
your hour – when darkness reigns.” (NIV) John 18: 1=11: When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the cief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. Jesus,
knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is
it you want?” “Jesus
of Nazareth,” they replied. “I
am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back
and fell to the ground. Again
he asked them, “Who is it you want?” And
they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” “I
told you that I am he,” Jesus answered. “If you are looking for me, then let
these men go.” This happened so that the
words he had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost one of those you gave
me.” Then
Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant,
cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) Jesus
commanded Peter, “Put your sword away!
Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” (NIV) |
