As
He finished talking to the sleeping Disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas, one of the twelve
Disciples, came with
a great Mob that had swords and staves. The crowd included
Chief Priests, Scribes and Elders.
Judas, who
betrayed Jesus, had prearranged a signal with the crowd. He told
them that whomsoever he kissed, would be Jesus. Once he had done this, they
should immediately
take Jesus and lead Him away safely.
Judas went straight to Jesus saying, "Master, Master" and kissed him. The
Crowd grabbed Jesus and took Him away.
Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested
him. Someone pulled out a sword and slashed off an ear of the high priest's
servant. Jesus asked them:
"Am I a
Thief that you have to come armed with swords and clubs to arrest Me?
I was with you daily in the Temple Teaching and you did not take me. But
the Scriptures, prophecy, must be fulfilled."
Jesus was led away
to the high priest. Assembled with him were all of the Chief Priests, Elders
and Scribes.