Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Parallel translations
- WEB Arise, let us be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”
- BSB Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”
- NKJV Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand.”
- NASB Get up, let’s go; behold, the one who is betraying Me is near!”
- NLT Up, let’s be going. Look, my betrayer is here!”
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Quick answer
Jesus rouses the disciples and goes to meet his betrayer. He embraces the cross willingly rather than fleeing.
Overview
Rather than escaping, Jesus moves toward those coming to seize him. His active obedience shows that no one takes his life from him; he lays it down. This deliberate step toward suffering reveals his love and his submission to the Father's saving purpose.
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Cross-references · 2
- Matt 26:46Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
- John 18:1–2When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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