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Mark 14:31-50 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

31. But he spoke further, "Even if I must die along with you, I will not deny you." And they all spoke similarly also.

32. And they went to a country estate, by the name of Gethsemani. And he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray."

33. And he took Peter, and James, and John with him. And he began to be afraid and wearied.

34. And he said to them: "My soul is sorrowful, even unto death. Remain here and be vigilant."

35. And when he had proceeded on a little ways, he fell prostrate on the ground. And he prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.

36. And he said: "Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this chalice from me. But let it be, not as I will, but as you will."

37. And he went and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter: "Simon, are you sleeping? Were you not able to be vigilant for one hour?

38. Watch and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

39. And going away again, he prayed, saying the same words.

40. And upon returning, he found them sleeping yet again, (for their eyes were heavy) and they did not know how to respond to him.

41. And he arrived for the third time, and he said to them: "Sleep now, and take rest. It is enough. The hour has arrived. Behold, the Son of man will be betrayed into the hands of sinners.

42. Rise up, let us go. Behold, he who will betray me is near."

43. And while he was still speaking, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, arrived, and with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, sent from the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, and the elders.

44. Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying: "He whom I shall kiss, it is he. Take hold of him, and lead him away cautiously."

45. And when he had arrived, immediately drawing near to him, he said: "Hail, Master!" And he kissed him.

46. But they laid hands on him and held him.

47. Then a certain one of those standing near, drawing a sword, struck a servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.

48. And in response, Jesus said to them: "Have you set out to apprehend me, just as if to a robber, with swords and clubs?

49. Daily, I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not take hold of me. But in this way, the scriptures are fulfilled."

50. Then his disciples, leaving him behind, all fled away.