Mark 14:43

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And immediately, in His still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, comes up, and with Him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

Latin

Et, adhuc eo loquente, venit Judas Iscariotes unus de duodecim, et cum eo turba multa cum gladiis et lignis, a summis sacerdotibus, et scribis, et senioribus.

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English

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.

Notes

Mark 14:43

Judas’s betrayal during the arrest of Jesus becomes even more shocking when Mark reminds his audience that Judas was one of the 12 disciples. Judas had already agreed with the leading priests to betray Jesus at the right time and place (14:10–11).

He then led an armed crowd to arrest Jesus secretly at night, away from the people (14:1–2). Although the leaders wanted to avoid a public conflict, the crowd was large enough to stop any resistance from Jesus or his followers (see Luke 22:52; John 18:3).

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Related verses

John 18:3–11
So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
Luke 22:47–53
While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
Matthew 26:47–56
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Psalm 2:1–2
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
Psalm 22:11–13
Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.
Acts 1:16
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
Psalm 3:1–2
A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!

Parallels

Matthew 26:47–56 Luke 22:47–53 John 18:1–14

People

Judas: The apostle who betrayed Jesus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crucifixion Gethsemane Gospel Judas Mark, Gospel of Passion Scribe

Topics

Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Government: Constitutes Jesus, the Christ: Is Betrayed and Apprehended (In the Garden of Gethsemane) Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus Prisoners: Jesus Staves (Long Poles) used As Weapons Traitor: Judas

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