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Mark 14:44-48 Good News Bible (GNB)

44. The traitor had given the crowd a signal: “The man I kiss is the one you want. Arrest him and take him away under guard.”

45. As soon as Judas arrived, he went up to Jesus and said, “Teacher!” and kissed him.

46. So they arrested Jesus and held him tight.

47. But one of those standing there drew his sword and struck at the High Priest's slave, cutting off his ear.

48. Then Jesus spoke up and said to them, “Did you have to come with swords and clubs to capture me, as though I were an outlaw?