38. Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak.”
39. He went away again and prayed the same prayer as before.
40. He found them asleep because they couldn’t keep their eyes open. They didn’t even know what they should say to him.
41. He came back a third time and said to them, “You might as well sleep now. It’s all over. The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners.
42. Get up! Let’s go! The one who is betraying me is near.”
43. Just then, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve apostles, arrived. A crowd carrying swords and clubs was with him. They were from the chief priests, the experts in Moses’ Teachings, and the leaders of the people.
44. Now, the traitor had given them a signal. He said, “The one I kiss is the man you want. Arrest him, and guard him closely as you take him away.”
45. Then Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him.
46. Some men took hold of Jesus and arrested him.
47. One of those standing there pulled out his sword and cut off the ear of the chief priest’s servant.
48. Jesus asked them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as if I were a criminal?
49. I used to teach in the temple courtyard every day. But you didn’t arrest me then. But what the Scriptures say must come true.”
50. Then all the disciples abandoned him and ran away.
51. A certain young man was following Jesus. He had nothing on but a linen sheet. They tried to arrest him,
52. but he left the linen sheet behind and ran away naked.