Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Matthew 26:45-51 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

45. Finally, Jesus returned to his disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners.

46. Get up! Let's go. The one who will betray me is already here.”

47. Jesus was still speaking, when Judas the betrayer came up. He was one of the twelve disciples, and a large mob armed with swords and clubs was with him. They had been sent by the chief priests and the nation's leaders.

48. Judas had told them beforehand, “Arrest the man I greet with a kiss.”

49. Judas walked right up to Jesus and said, “Hello, teacher.” Then Judas kissed him.

50. Jesus replied, “My friend, why are you here?”The men grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

51. One of Jesus' followers pulled out a sword. He struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.