But the blood on your houses will be a special sign. When I see the blood, I will pass over [66] your house. I will cause bad things to happen to the people of Egypt. But none of those bad diseases will hurt you.
Mark 14:44 - Easy To Read Version Judas {\cf2\super [210]} planned to do something to show the people which man was Jesus. Judas said, “The man I kiss is Jesus. Arrest him and guard him while you lead him away.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now the betrayer had given them a signal, saying, The One I shall kiss is [the Man]; seize Him and lead [Him] away safely [so as to prevent His escape]. American Standard Version (1901) Now he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; take him, and lead him away safely. Common English Bible His betrayer had given them a sign: “Arrest the man I kiss, and take him away under guard.” Catholic Public Domain Version Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying: "He whom I shall kiss, it is he. Take hold of him, and lead him away cautiously." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he that betrayed him, had given them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; lay hold on him, and lead him away carefully. |
But the blood on your houses will be a special sign. When I see the blood, I will pass over [66] your house. I will cause bad things to happen to the people of Egypt. But none of those bad diseases will hurt you.
A friend might hurt you sometimes, but he does not want to do this. An enemy is different. Even when an enemy is kind to you, he wants to hurt you.
Stand up! We must go. Here comes the man that is giving me \{to my enemies\}.”
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas came there. He was one of the twelve apostles. {\cf2\super [209]} Judas had many people with him. These people were sent from the leading priests, the teachers of the law, and the older Jewish leaders. These people with Judas had swords and clubs.
The men beat Paul and Silas many times. Then the leaders put Paul and Silas in jail. The leaders told the jailer, “Guard them very carefully!”
And you will not be afraid of those people who are against you. All of these things are proof from God that you are being saved and that your enemies will be lost.
I am Paul, and I end this letter now with my own writing. All my letters have this to show they are from me. This is the way I write.
So now, I want you to make a promise to me. I was kind to you and helped you. So promise before the Lord that you will be kind to my family. Please tell me that you will do this.