New King James Version

Mark 14:44-57 New King James Version (NKJV)

44. Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him and lead Him away safely.”

45. As soon as he had come, immediately he went up to Him and said to Him, “Rabbi, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

46. Then they laid their hands on Him and took Him.

47. And one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

48. Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me?

49. I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.”

50. Then they all forsook Him and fled.

51. Now a certain young man followed Him, having a linen cloth thrown around his naked body. And the young men laid hold of him,

52. and he left the linen cloth and fled from them naked.

53. And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes.

54. But Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire.

55. Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none.

56. For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree.

57. Then some rose up and bore false witness against Him, saying,