48 And he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying: 'Whomever I will kiss, it is he. Take hold of him.'
49 And quickly drawing close to Jesus, he said, 'Hail, Master.' And he kissed him.
50 And Jesus said to him, 'Friend, for what purpose have you come?' Then they approached, and they put their hands on Jesus, and they held him.
51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus, extending his hand, drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
52 Then Jesus said to him: 'Put your sword back in its place. For all who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.
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