Matthew 26:45-47

EasyEnglish Bible

⁴⁵ When he returned to the disciples, he said, ‘You should not still be sleeping and resting. Look! The moment has arrived! Someone will now give me, the Son of Man, to my enemies. ⁴⁶ Stand up, we will go now. Look! The man who will give me to my enemies is here.’

The soldiers take hold of Jesus

⁴⁷ While Jesus was still speaking, Judas arrived. He was one of Jesus' 12 disciples. A crowd also came with him. They were carrying swords and heavy sticks. The leaders of the priests and the important Jews had sent these people with Judas.