New Living Translation

Matthew 26:49-53 New Living Translation (NLT)

49. So Judas came straight to Jesus. “Greetings, Rabbi!” he exclaimed and gave him the kiss.

50. Jesus said, “My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for.”Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

51. But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest’s slave, slashing off his ear.

52. “Put away your sword,” Jesus told him. “Those who use the sword will die by the sword.

53. Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?