Mark 14:43 bbe — And straight away, while he was still talking, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great band with swords an…

Bible in Basic English

"And straight away, while he was still talking, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great band with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and the scribes and those in authority."

— Mark 14:43, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 14 — Context

40

And again he came and saw them sleeping, because their eyes were very tired; and they had nothing to say in answer.

41

And he came the third time, and said to them, Go on sleeping now and take your rest: it is enough; the hour has come; see, the Son of man is given up into the hands of evil men.

42

Get up, let us be going; see, he who gives me up is near.

43

And straight away, while he was still talking, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great band with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and the scribes and those in authority.

44

Now he who had been false to him had given them a sign, saying, The one to whom I give a kiss, that is he; take him, and get him away safely.

45

And when he had come, he went straight to him and said, Master; and gave him a kiss.

46

And they put their hands on him, and took him.

Mark 14:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:43 say?
Mark 14:43 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And straight away, while he was still talking, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great band with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and the scribes and those in authority.”
Where is Mark 14:43 in the Bible?
Mark 14:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 43.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 14:43.
What translation should I read Mark 14:43 in?
Mark 14:43 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 14:43?
Mark 14:43 reads (BBE): “And straight away, while he was still talking, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great band with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and the scribes and those in authority.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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