Mark 14:43

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And straightway, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And immediately--while he is yet speaking--cometh near Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude, with swords and sticks, from the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Mark 14:43 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
  2. Psalms 3:1O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
  3. Psalms 22:11Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.
  4. Matthew 26:47While 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.
  5. Luke 22:47While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
  6. John 18:3So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
  7. Acts 1:16“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

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