47While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived with a large crowd carrying swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people.48The betrayer had given them a signal, saying, "The one whom I kiss is the man; seize him."49At once he approached Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi," and he kissed him.50Jesus said to him, "Friend, why have you come?" Then they came forward, laid their hands on Jesus, and arrested him.51Suddenly one of those who were with Jesus drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.52Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back in its place, for all who take up the sword will die by the sword."53Do you suppose that I cannot appeal to my Father, who would at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?54How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, since it must happen in this way?55At that moment Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as though I were a bandit? Day after day I sat teaching in the temple, and you did not seize me."56All this took place so that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.