Mark 14:43

41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

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.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
KJV
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.
WEB
Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came—and with him a multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.
ASV
And straightway, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
DARBY
And immediately, while he was yet speaking, Judas comes up, [being] one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd, with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
BLB
And immediately, [in] His still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, comes up, and with Him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
ÅB
Og straks, mens han enda talte, kom Judas, en av de tolv, og med ham fulgte en hop med sverd og stokker; de kom fra yppersteprestene og de skriftlærde og de eldste.
OTB
Akkurat mens han snakket, kom Judas, en av de tolv, til syne. Med ham var en folkemengde bevæpnet med sverd og stokker, sendt av overprestene, de skriftlærde og de eldste.
B1930
Og straks, mens han ennu talte, kom Judas, en av de tolv, og med ham fulgte en hop med sverd og stokker; de kom fra yppersteprestene og de skriftlærde og de eldste.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Luke 22:47–53

    And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

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  • John 18:3–11

    Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

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  • Matthew 26:47–56

    And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

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  • Psalms 2:1–2

    Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

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  • Psalms 22:11–13

    Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

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  • Acts 1:16

    Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

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  • Psalms 3:1–2

    LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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