Mark 14:43

¶ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

And {G2532} immediately {G2112}, while he {G846} yet {G2089} spake {G2980}, cometh {G3854} Judas {G2455}, one {G1520}{G5607} of the twelve {G1427}, and {G2532} with {G3326} him {G846} a great {G4183} multitude {G3793} with {G3326} swords {G3162} and {G2532} staves {G3586}, from {G3844} the chief priests {G749} and {G2532} the scribes {G1122} and {G2532} the elders {G4245}.

While Yeshua was still speaking, Y'hudah (one of the Twelve!) came, and with him a crowd carrying swords and clubs, from the head cohanim, the Torah-teachers and the elders.

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.

And straightway, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

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Cross-References

  • John 18:3 (5 votes)

    Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

  • John 18:11 (5 votes)

    Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

  • Luke 22:47 (5 votes)

    ¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

  • Luke 22:53 (5 votes)

    When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

  • Matthew 26:47 (4 votes)

    ¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

  • Matthew 26:56 (4 votes)

    But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

  • Acts 1:16 (3 votes)

    Men [and] brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.