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With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. <a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> And even as Jesus said this, Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent by the leading priests and elders of the people. <a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as He is still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the Twelve, came, and with him great a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> While He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up, accompanied by a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up, and with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As Jesus was still speaking, Judas [Iscariot], one of the twelve [disciples], came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, [who came as representatives] from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, suddenly arrived. A large mob with swords and clubs was with him from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, suddenly arrived. A large mob, with swords and clubs, was with him from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus was still speaking, when Judas the betrayer came up. He was one of the twelve disciples, and a large mob armed with swords and clubs was with him. They had been sent by the chief priests and the nation's leaders. <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Just then, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve apostles, arrived. A large crowd carrying swords and clubs was with him. They were from the chief priests and leaders of the people. <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus was still speaking when Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs and sent by the chief priests and the elders. <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Just then, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. A large crowd armed with swords and clubs was with him. They were from the high priests and elders of the people. <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> While he was still speaking, look, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And while he was yet speaking, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staffs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He had scarcely finished speaking when Judas came--one of the Twelve--accompanied by a great crowd of men armed with swords and bludgeons, sent by the High Priests and Elders of the People. <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And while He is yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the Twelve came, and with him a great multitude, with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as He is still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the Twelve, came, and with him great a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And while he is yet speaking, lo, Judas, one of the twelve did come, and with him a great multitude, with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great crowd, with swords, and sticks, from the chief priests, and the more ancient of the people.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As he yet spoke, behold Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the ancients of the people. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived, and with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, sent from the leaders of the priests and the elders of the people. <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd, with swords and clubs, who had come from the chief priests and the elders of the people. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> While he was speaking, behold, Judas the traitor, one of the twelve, came and with him a large crowd with swords and staves, from the high priests and the elders of the people. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> While he was speaking, behold, Yehuda the traitor, one of the twelve, came and a great crowd with him, with swords and clubs from the presence of the Chief Priests and the Elders of the people.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> And before he had done speaking, Judas one of the twelve appear'd, with a numerous retinue, arm'd with swords and staves, being sent by the chief priests and elders of the people. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He had scarcely finished speaking when Judas came--one of the Twelve--accompanied by a great crowd of men armed with swords and bludgeons, sent by the High Priests and Elders of the People. <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, while He is yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a large multitude, with swords and clubs, from the high priests and elders of the people. <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And while He was yet speaking, behold, Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great number, with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people: <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-47.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8255" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a> 46Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!” 47<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">While</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still."></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalountos (V-PPA-GMS) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">was still speaking,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/2455.htm" title="2455: Ioudas (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.">Judas,</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-GMP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">Twelve,</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">arrived,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">accompanied by</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polys (Adj-NMS) -- Much, many; often. ">a large</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">armed with</a> <a href="/greek/3162.htm" title="3162: machairōn (N-GFP) -- A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.">swords</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3586.htm" title="3586: xylōn (N-GNP) -- From another form of the base of xestes; timber; by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance.">clubs,</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">sent from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereōn (N-GMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyterōn (Adj-GMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laou (N-GMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people.</a> 48Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43</a> 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. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47</a> While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. <a href="/john/18-3.htm">John 18:3</a> 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. <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-30</a> After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ... <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “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. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2</a> Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Matthew 10:4</a> Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Matthew 20:18</a> “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46</a> Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-10</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. ... <a href="/mark/3-19.htm">Mark 3:19</a> and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And while he yet spoke, see, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.lo.<a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a> In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.<a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43</a> 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.<a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47,48</a> And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/22-4.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Band</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Bludgeons</a> <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-9.htm">Clubs</a> <a href="/matthew/22-33.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/26-25.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/matthew/26-9.htm">Large</a> <a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/matthew/13-15.htm">Scarcely</a> <a href="/matthew/22-43.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-7.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-20.htm">Sticks</a> <a href="/nahum/3-3.htm">Swords</a> <a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/matthew/26-20.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-36.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Band</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Bludgeons</a> <a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Clubs</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Large</a> <a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Scarcely</a> <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Sticks</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Swords</a> <a href="/matthew/26-70.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>While Jesus was still speaking This phrase indicates the immediacy of the events following Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane. It highlights the urgency and tension of the moment, as Jesus had just finished instructing His disciples to watch and pray. The setting is the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of olive trees on the Mount of Olives, which holds significant biblical history as a place of prayer and betrayal.Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' chosen apostles, is identified here, emphasizing the gravity of his betrayal. Being "one of the Twelve" underscores the intimacy of his relationship with Jesus and the depth of his treachery. Judas' actions fulfill the prophecy of betrayal found in <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, where a close friend turns against the Messiah.accompanied by a large crowd The presence of a large crowd indicates the seriousness with which the authorities approached the arrest of Jesus. This crowd likely included Roman soldiers and temple guards, reflecting the collaboration between Jewish and Roman authorities. The size of the crowd suggests the fear and anticipation of resistance from Jesus' followers.armed with swords and clubs The mention of swords and clubs highlights the expectation of violence and the misunderstanding of Jesus' mission. Jesus, known for His teachings of peace and non-violence, is approached as if He were a common criminal or insurrectionist. This reflects the authorities' perception of Jesus as a threat to their power and order.sent from the chief priests and elders of the people The chief priests and elders were the religious leaders of Israel, responsible for maintaining religious law and order. Their involvement in sending the crowd underscores their role in orchestrating Jesus' arrest and eventual crucifixion. This action fulfills the prophecies of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, who would be rejected by His own people. The collaboration between the religious leaders and Roman authorities foreshadows the trials and crucifixion that will follow.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is about to be betrayed and arrested. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> One of the Twelve Apostles, who betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve.htm">The Twelve</a> Refers to the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus, highlighting Judas's close relationship with Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/l/large_crowd.htm">Large Crowd</a> A group armed with swords and clubs, representing the force and authority of the religious leaders. 5. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests_and_elders.htm">Chief Priests and Elders</a> Jewish religious leaders who orchestrated the arrest of Jesus, fearing His influence and teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_betrayal.htm">The Reality of Betrayal</a> Even those closest to us can betray us, as seen in Judas's actions. This reminds us to place our ultimate trust in God. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Judas's betrayal was foretold, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_sin.htm">The Cost of Sin</a> Judas's actions remind us of the destructive nature of sin and the importance of repentance and seeking forgiveness. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a> Jesus's arrest occurred while He was in prayer, highlighting the need for spiritual vigilance and prayer in times of trial. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_religious_leaders.htm">The Role of Religious Leaders</a> The involvement of the chief priests and elders shows how religious authority can be misused, urging us to discern true spiritual leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_during_jesus'_crucifixion.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_crucifixion_in_journey.htm">What events define the crucifixion in Journey to the Cross?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_responsible_for_christ's_death.htm">Who is accountable for the death of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_kingdom_of_god_like.htm">How should we respond to betrayal and deceit?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(47) A great multitude with swords and staves.--St. John's account (<a href="/john/18-3.htm" title="Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, comes thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.">John 18:3</a>) is fuller. The multitude included (1) the band (not "a band," as in the Authorised version), i.e., the cohort (the same word as in <a href="/acts/10-1.htm" title="There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,">Acts 10:1</a>) of Roman soldiers sent by Pilate to prevent a tumult. These probably were armed with swords; (2) the officers of the chief-priests, probably the Levites or Nethinim, who were the guards of the Temple, armed with "staves" or "clubs." He adds, also, what lay in the nature of the case, that they were provided with "lanterns and torches" as well as weapons. It was now near the hour of dawn, but they must have left the city while there was at best only moonlight to guide them. They bent their steps to Gethsemane, as that was known to Judas as one at least of our Lord's chosen resorts (<a href="/john/18-2.htm" title="And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus often resorted thither with his disciples.">John 18:2</a>), in which, we may well believe, He had spent some hours of each of the four preceding nights.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 47-56. - Betrayal and apprehension of Jesus. (<a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-52</a>; <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-53</a>; <a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-11</a>.) Verse 47 - Judas, one of the twelve. So called by all the synoptists, as if to enhance his guilt - one of Christ's own familiar friends, who had eaten bread with him. Came. St. Luke tells us that he led the way to Gethsemane. He well knew the place as a favourite resort of Christ (<a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2</a>); he knew, too, that Jesus was alone there with his apostles, and he had gone with confidence to inform the authorities where they could find him, and to demand a force sufficient to make the arrest. A great multitude. Consisting of some of the Levitical guard, Roman soldiers, Sanhedrists, and elders. The soldiers carried swords, the fanatical herd bore staves, to overcome any opposition which, after the demonstration at the triumphal entry, might be naturally expected. St. John adds that they brought with them lanterns and torches in order to search the recesses of the grove, should Christ have hidden himself there. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>While Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was still speaking, λαλοῦντος (lalountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. Judas, Ἰούδας (Ioudas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2455.htm">Strong's 2455: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Twelve, δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. arrived, ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. accompanied by μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. a large πολὺς (polys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. [armed] with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. swords μαχαιρῶν (machairōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. clubs, ξύλων (xylōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3586.htm">Strong's 3586: </a> From another form of the base of xestes; timber; by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance. [sent] from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερέων (archiereōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. elders πρεσβυτέρων (presbyterōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people. λαοῦ (laou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 26:47 While he was still speaking behold Judas (Matt. 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