Mark 14:48

“Am I some kind of rebel that you have come to arrest me with swords and clubs?” Jesus asked them.

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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 one of those standing there pulled out his sword and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

49“I was there with you, teaching in the Temple every day. Why didn't you arrest me then? But this is happening to fulfill the Scriptures.”

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Cross References

1 Samuel 26:18“Why is my lord hunting me, his servant? What is it that I've done? What crime am I guilty of?” he continued.

Luke 22:52Then Jesus spoke to the chief priests, and the officers of the Temple guard, and the elders. “Am I some kind of criminal that you had to come with swords and clubs?” he asked.

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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