While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 26:47 in context
Matthew 26:44–50
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He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
45
Then he came to his disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46
Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”
47
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While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
48
Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”
49
Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
50
Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?”
Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
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