Mark 14:32–52

Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane—Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 22:39–46

³²Then they came to a place called Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Stay here while I pray.” 

³³He took Peter, James, and John with him and began to feel distressed and anguished. ³⁴He said to them, “My anguish is so great that I feel as if I’m dying. Wait here, and stay awake.” 

³⁵After walking a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible he might not have to suffer what was ahead of him. ³⁶He said, “Abba!^bFather! You can do anything. Take this cup ⸤of suffering⸥ away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine.” 

³⁷He went back and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour? ³⁸Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak.” 

³⁹He went away again and prayed the same prayer as before. ⁴⁰He found them asleep because they couldn’t keep their eyes open. They didn’t even know what they should say to him. 

⁴¹He came back a third time and said to them, “You might as well sleep now. It’s all over.^cThe time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners. ⁴²Get up! Let’s go! The one who is betraying me is near.” 

Jesus Is Arrested—Matthew 26:47–56; Luke 22:47–54a; John 18:1–14

⁴³Just 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. ⁴⁴Now, 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.” 

⁴⁵Then Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 

⁴⁶Some men took hold of Jesus and arrested him. ⁴⁷One of those standing there pulled out his sword and cut off the ear of the chief priest’s servant. 

⁴⁸Jesus asked them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as if I were a criminal? ⁴⁹I used to teach in the temple courtyard every day. But you didn’t arrest me then. But what the Scriptures say must come true.” 

⁵⁰Then all the disciples abandoned him and ran away. 

⁵¹A certain young man was following Jesus. He had nothing on but a linen sheet. They tried to arrest him, ⁵²but he left the linen sheet behind and ran away naked.