New International Reader's Version

Matthew 26:42-50 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

42. Jesus went away a second time. He prayed, "My Father, is it possible for this cup to be taken away? But if I must drink it, may what you want be done."

43. Then he came back. Again he found them sleeping. They couldn't keep their eyes open.

44. So he left them and went away once more. For the third time he prayed the same thing.

45. Then he returned to the disciples. He said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look! The hour is near. The Son of Man is about to be handed over to sinners.

46. Get up! Let us go! Here comes the one who is handing me over to them!"

47. While Jesus was still speaking, Judas arrived. He was one of the Twelve. A large crowd was with him. They were carrying swords and clubs. The chief priests and the elders of the people had sent them.

48. Judas, who was going to hand Jesus over, had arranged a signal with them. "The one I kiss is the man," he said. "Arrest him."

49. So Judas went to Jesus at once. He said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" And he kissed him.

50. Jesus replied, "Friend, do what you came to do." Then the men stepped forward. They grabbed Jesus and arrested him.