New International Reader's Version

Luke 22:48-53 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

48. But Jesus asked him, "Judas, are you handing over the Son of Man with a kiss?"

49. Jesus' followers saw what was going to happen. So they said, "Lord, should we use our swords against them?"

50. One of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

51. But Jesus answered, "Stop this!" And he touched the man's ear and healed him.

52. Then Jesus spoke to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders. They had all come for him. "Am I leading a band of armed men against you?" he asked. "Do you have to come with swords and clubs?

53. Every day I was with you in the temple courtyard. And you didn't lay a hand on me. But this is your hour. This is when darkness rules."