Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Luke 22:43-51 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

43. Then an angel from heaven came to help him.

44. Jesus was in great pain and prayed so sincerely that his sweat fell to the ground like drops of blood.

45. Jesus got up from praying and went over to his disciples. They were asleep and worn out from being so sad.

46. He said to them, “Why are you asleep? Wake up and pray that you won't be tested.”

47. While Jesus was still speaking, a crowd came up. It was led by Judas, one of the twelve apostles. He went over to Jesus and greeted him with a kiss.

48. Jesus asked Judas, “Are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

49. When Jesus' disciples saw what was about to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we attack them with a sword?”

50. One of the disciples even struck at the high priest's servant with his sword and cut off the servant's right ear.

51. “Enough of that!” Jesus said. Then he touched the servant's ear and healed it.