43 And immediately, while he yet spoke, Judas came, who was one of the twelve, and with him a multitude with swords and staves from the princes of the priests and of the scribes and of the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him and lead him away securely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he went straightway to him and said, Master, Master, and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him and took him. 47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword and smote the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus, answering, said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? 49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not, but it is this way that the scriptures might be fulfilled. 50 And they all forsook him and fled.