Mark 14:48

New International Reader's Version

“Am I leading a band of armed men against you?” asked Jesus. “Do you have to come out with swords and clubs to capture me?

Cross References

Matthew 26:47

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas arrived. He was one of the 12 disciples. A large crowd was with him. They were carrying swords and clubs. The chief priests and the elders of the people had sent them.

Matthew 26:55

At that time Jesus spoke to the crowd. “Am I leading a band of armed men against you?” he asked. “Do you have to come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courtyard teaching. And you didn’t arrest me.

Mark 14:47

Then one of those standing nearby pulled his sword out. He struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.

Mark 14:49

Every day I was with you. I taught in the temple courtyard, and you didn’t arrest me. But the Scriptures must come true.”

1 Samuel 26:18

He continued, “Why are you chasing me? What evil thing have I done? What am I guilty of?