Mark 14:48

And Jesus said to them, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks to take me?

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

In Context

47But a certain one of those who were near took out his sword, and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.

49I was with you every day in the Temple teaching, and you did not take me; but this is done so that the Writings may come true.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 26:18And he said, Why does my lord go armed against his servant? what have I done? or what evil is there in me?

Luke 22:52And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks?

Matthew Henry on Mark 14:44-53

The Treachery of Judas. 43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them… Read the whole commentary →

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