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182:2.1 [[The apostles]] were greatly [[shocked]] when they returned to their camp and found [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[absent]]. While [[the eleven]] were [[engaged]] in a heated [[discussion]] of their [[traitorous]] fellow [[apostle]], [[David Zebedee]] and [[John Mark]] took [[Jesus]] to one side and [[revealed]] that they had kept [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] under [[observation]] for several days, and that they knew he [[intended]] to [[betray]] him into the hands of his [[enemies]]. [[Jesus]] [[listened]] to them but only said: " My [[friends]], nothing can happen to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] unless [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] so wills. Let not your [[hearts]] be troubled; [[all things]] will [[work]] [[together]] for the [[glory]] of [[God]] and the [[salvation]] of men. "

182:2.1 [[The apostles]] were greatly [[shocked]] when they returned to their camp and found [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[absent]]. While [[the eleven]] were [[engaged]] in a heated [[discussion]] of their [[traitorous]] fellow [[apostle]], [[David Zebedee]] and [[John Mark]] took [[Jesus]] to one side and [[revealed]] that they had kept [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] under [[observation]] for several days, and that they knew he [[intended]] to [[betray]] him into the hands of his [[enemies]]. [[Jesus]] [[listened]] to them but only said: " My [[friends]], nothing can happen to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] unless [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] so wills. Let not your [[hearts]] be troubled; [[all things]] will [[work]] [[together]] for the [[glory]] of [[God]] and the [[salvation]] of men. "

182:2.2 The [[cheerful]] [[attitude]] of [[Jesus]] was [[waning]]. As the hour passed, he grew more and more serious, even [[sorrowful]]. [[The apostles]], being much [[agitated]], were loath to return to their tents even when requested to do so by [[the Master]] himself. Returning from his talk with [[David Zebedee|David]] and [[John Mark|John]], he addressed his last [[words]] to all [[the eleven|eleven]], saying: " My [[friends]], go to your [[rest]]. [[Prepare]] yourselves for the [[work]] of tomorrow. Remember, we should all submit ourselves to the will of [[the Father]] in [[heaven]]. My [[peace]] I leave with you. " And having thus spoken, he motioned them to their tents, but as they went, he called to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], saying, " I [[desire]] that you remain with me for a little while. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_14]

182:2.2 The [[cheerful]] [[attitude]] of [[Jesus]] was [[waning]]. As the hour passed, he grew more and more serious, even [[sorrowful]]. [[The apostles]], being much [[agitated]], were loath to return to their tents even when requested to do so by [[the Master]] himself. Returning from his talk with [[David Zebedee|David]] and [[John Mark|John]], he addressed his last [[words]] to all [[the eleven|eleven]], saying: " My [[friends]], go to your [[rest]]. [[Prepare]] yourselves for the [[work]] of tomorrow. Remember, we should all submit ourselves to the will of [[the Father]] in [[heaven]]. My [[peace]] I leave with you. " And having thus spoken, he motioned them to their tents, but as they went, he called to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], saying, " I [[desire]] that you remain with me for a little while. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_14]

182:2.3 [[The apostles]] fell [[asleep]] only because they were [[literally]] [[exhausted]]; they had been running short on [[sleep]] ever since their arrival in [[Jerusalem]]. Before they went to their separate sleeping quarters, [[Simon Zelotes]] led them all over to his tent, where were stored the [[sword]]s and other arms, and supplied each of them with this fighting equipment. All of them [[received]] these [[arms]] and girded themselves therewith except [[Nathaniel]]. [[Nathaniel]], in refusing to arm himself, said: " My brethren, [[the Master]] has [[repeatedly]] told us that [[the Kingdom|his kingdom]] is not of this world, and that his [[disciples]] should not fight with the [[sword]] to bring about its [[establishment]]. I [[believe]] this; I do not [[think]] [[the Master]] needs to have us employ the [[sword]] in his defense. We have all seen his mighty [[power]] and know that he could [[defend]] himself against his [[enemies]] if he so [[desired]]. If he will not [[resist]] his [[enemies]], it must be that such a [[course]] [[represents]] his attempt to fulfill [[the Father|his Father]]'s will. I will [[pray]], but I will not wield the [[sword]]. " When [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] heard [[Nathaniel]]'s [[speech]], he handed his [[sword]] back to [[Simon Zelotes]]. And so nine of them were armed as they separated for the night.

182:2.3 [[The apostles]] fell [[asleep]] only because they were [[literally]] [[exhausted]]; they had been running short on [[sleep]] ever since their arrival in [[Jerusalem]]. Before they went to their separate sleeping quarters, [[Simon Zelotes]] led them all over to his tent, where were stored the [[sword]]s and other arms, and supplied each of them with this fighting equipment. All of them [[received]] these [[arms]] and girded themselves therewith except [[Nathaniel]]. [[Nathaniel]], in refusing to arm himself, said: " My brethren, [[the Master]] has [[repeatedly]] told us that [[the Kingdom|his kingdom]] is not of this world, and that his [[disciples]] should not fight with the [[sword]] to bring about its [[establishment]]. I [[believe]] this; I do not [[think]] [[the Master]] needs to have us employ the [[sword]] in his defense. We have all seen his mighty [[power]] and know that he could [[defend]] himself against his [[enemies]] if he so [[desired]]. If he will not [[resist]] his [[enemies]], it must be that such a [[course]] [[represents]] his attempt to fulfill [[the Father|his Father]]'s will. I will [[pray]], but I will not wield the [[sword]]. " When [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] heard [[Nathaniel]]'s [[speech]], he handed his [[sword]] back to [[Simon Zelotes]]. And so nine of them were armed as they separated for the night.

182:2.4 Resentment of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s being a [[traitor]] for the [[moment]] [[eclipsed]] everything else in [[the apostles]]' [[minds]]. [[The Master]]'s comment in [[reference]] to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], [[spoken]] in the [[course]] of the last [[prayer]], opened their eyes to the [[fact]] that he had [[forsaken]] them.

182:2.4 Resentment of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s being a [[traitor]] for the [[moment]] [[eclipsed]] everything else in [[the apostles]]' [[minds]]. [[The Master]]'s comment in [[reference]] to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], [[spoken]] in the [[course]] of the last [[prayer]], opened their eyes to the [[fact]] that he had [[forsaken]] them.

182:2.5 After the eight [[apostles]] had finally gone to their tents, and while [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] were standing by to [[receive]] [[the Master]]'s orders, [[Jesus]] called to [[David Zebedee]], " Send to me your most fleet and [[trustworthy]] [[messenger]]. " When [[David Zebedee|David]] brought to [[the Master]] one Jacob, once a runner on the overnight [[messenger]] [[service]] between [[Jerusalem]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], [[Jesus]], addressing him, said: " In all haste, go to [[Abner]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia] and say: `[[The Master]] sends [[greetings]] of [[peace]] to you and says that the hour has come when he will be delivered into the hands of his [[enemies]], who will put him to [[death]], but that he will [[Resurrection|rise from the dead]] and appear to you shortly, before he goes to [[the Father]], and that he will then give you [[guidance]] to the time when [[Spirit of Truth|the new teacher]] shall come to live in your [[hearts]].' " And when Jacob had [[rehearsed]] this [[message]] to [[the Master]]'s [[satisfaction]], [[Jesus]] sent him on his way, saying: " [[Fear]] not what any man may do to you, Jacob, for this night an [[unseen]] [[messenger]] will run by your side. "

182:2.5 After the eight [[apostles]] had finally gone to their tents, and while [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] were standing by to [[receive]] [[the Master]]'s orders, [[Jesus]] called to [[David Zebedee]], " Send to me your most fleet and [[trustworthy]] [[messenger]]. " When [[David Zebedee|David]] brought to [[the Master]] one Jacob, once a runner on the overnight [[messenger]] [[service]] between [[Jerusalem]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], [[Jesus]], addressing him, said: " In all haste, go to [[Abner]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia] and say: `[[The Master]] sends [[greetings]] of [[peace]] to you and says that the hour has come when he will be delivered into the hands of his [[enemies]], who will put him to [[death]], but that he will [[Resurrection|rise from the dead]] and appear to you shortly, before he goes to [[the Father]], and that he will then give you [[guidance]] to the time when [[Spirit of Truth|the new teacher]] shall come to live in your [[hearts]].' " And when Jacob had [[rehearsed]] this [[message]] to [[the Master]]'s [[satisfaction]], [[Jesus]] sent him on his way, saying: " [[Fear]] not what any man may do to you, Jacob, for this night an [[unseen]] [[messenger]] will run by your side. "

182:2.6 Then [[Jesus]] turned to the [[chief]] of the [[visiting]] [[Greeks]] who were encamped with them, and said: " My brother, be not [[Turbulence|disturbed]] by what is about to take place since I have already [[forewarned]] you. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be put to [[death]] at the instigation of his [[enemies]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] and the rulers of the [[Jews]], but I will [[Resurrection|rise]] to be with you a short time before I go to [[the Father]]. And when you have seen all this come to pass, [[glorify]] [[God]] and [[strengthen]] your brethren. "

182:2.6 Then [[Jesus]] turned to the [[chief]] of the [[visiting]] [[Greeks]] who were encamped with them, and said: " My brother, be not [[Turbulence|disturbed]] by what is about to take place since I have already [[forewarned]] you. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be put to [[death]] at the instigation of his [[enemies]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] and the rulers of the [[Jews]], but I will [[Resurrection|rise]] to be with you a short time before I go to [[the Father]]. And when you have seen all this come to pass, [[glorify]] [[God]] and [[strengthen]] your brethren. "

182:2.7 In [[ordinary]] circumstances [[the apostles]] would have bidden [[the Master]] a [[personal]] good night, but this evening they were so preoccupied with the sudden [[realization]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s [[desertion]] and so overcome by the [[unusual]] [[nature]] of [[the Master]]'s [[farewell]] [[prayer]] that they [[listened]] to his [[good-bye]] [[salutation]] and went away in [[silence]].

182:2.7 In [[ordinary]] circumstances [[the apostles]] would have bidden [[the Master]] a [[personal]] good night, but this evening they were so preoccupied with the sudden [[realization]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s [[desertion]] and so overcome by the [[unusual]] [[nature]] of [[the Master]]'s [[farewell]] [[prayer]] that they [[listened]] to his [[good-bye]] [[salutation]] and went away in [[silence]].

182:2.8 [[Jesus]] did say this to [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] as he left his side that night: " [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], do what you can to keep your brethren [[together]] until I [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_191 come again to you] after I have [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 drunk this cup]. [[Strengthen]] your brethren, seeing that I have already told you all. [[Peace]] be with you. "

182:2.8 [[Jesus]] did say this to [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] as he left his side that night: " [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], do what you can to keep your brethren [[together]] until I [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_191 come again to you] after I have [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 drunk this cup]. [[Strengthen]] your brethren, seeing that I have already told you all. [[Peace]] be with you. "

182:2.9 None of [[the apostles]] [[expected]] anything out of the [[ordinary]] to happen that night since it was already so late. They sought [[sleep]] that they might rise up early in the [[morning]] and be [[prepared]] for the worst. They [[thought]] that the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] would seek to [[Arrest|apprehend]] their Master early in the [[morning]] as no [[secular]] [[work]] was ever done after noon on the [[preparation]] day for the [[Passover]]. Only [[David Zebedee]] and [[John Mark]] [[understood]] that the [[enemies]] of [[Jesus]] were coming with [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] that very night.

182:2.9 None of [[the apostles]] [[expected]] anything out of the [[ordinary]] to happen that night since it was already so late. They sought [[sleep]] that they might rise up early in the [[morning]] and be [[prepared]] for the worst. They [[thought]] that the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol chief priests] would seek to [[Arrest|apprehend]] their Master early in the [[morning]] as no [[secular]] [[work]] was ever done after noon on the [[preparation]] day for the [[Passover]]. Only [[David Zebedee]] and [[John Mark]] [[understood]] that the [[enemies]] of [[Jesus]] were coming with [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] that very night.

182:2.10 [[David Zebedee|David]] had arranged to stand guard that night on the upper trail which led to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]-[[Jerusalem]] road, while [[John Mark]] was to watch along the road coming up by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron Kidron] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane]. Before [[David Zebedee|David]] went to his [[self]]-imposed task of outpost [[duty]], he bade [[farewell]] to [[Jesus]], saying: " Master, I have had great [[joy]] in my [[service]] with you. My [[brothers]] are your [[apostles]], but I have delighted to do the lesser [[things]] as they should be done, and I shall miss you with all my [[heart]] when you are gone. " And then said [[Jesus]] to [[David Zebedee|David]]: " David, my son, others have done that which they were directed to do, but this [[service]] have you done of your own [[heart]], and I have not been unmindful of your [[devotion]]. You, too, shall some day serve with me in [[the Kingdom|the eternal kingdom]]. "

182:2.10 [[David Zebedee|David]] had arranged to stand guard that night on the upper trail which led to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]-[[Jerusalem]] road, while [[John Mark]] was to watch along the road coming up by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron Kidron] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane]. Before [[David Zebedee|David]] went to his [[self]]-imposed task of outpost [[duty]], he bade [[farewell]] to [[Jesus]], saying: " Master, I have had great [[joy]] in my [[service]] with you. My [[brothers]] are your [[apostles]], but I have delighted to do the lesser [[things]] as they should be done, and I shall miss you with all my [[heart]] when you are gone. " And then said [[Jesus]] to [[David Zebedee|David]]: " David, my son, others have done that which they were directed to do, but this [[service]] have you done of your own [[heart]], and I have not been unmindful of your [[devotion]]. You, too, shall some day serve with me in [[the Kingdom|the eternal kingdom]]. "

182:2.11 And then, as he [[prepared]] to go on watch by the upper trail, [[David Zebedee|David]] said to [[Jesus]]: " You know, Master, I sent for your [[family]], and I have [[word]] by a [[messenger]] that they are tonight in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho]. They will be here early tomorrow forenoon since it would be [[dangerous]] for them to come up the bloody way by night. " And [[Jesus]], looking down upon [[David Zebedee|David]], only said: " Let it be so, David. "

182:2.11 And then, as he [[prepared]] to go on watch by the upper trail, [[David Zebedee|David]] said to [[Jesus]]: " You know, Master, I sent for your [[family]], and I have [[word]] by a [[messenger]] that they are tonight in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho]. They will be here early tomorrow forenoon since it would be [[dangerous]] for them to come up the bloody way by night. " And [[Jesus]], looking down upon [[David Zebedee|David]], only said: " Let it be so, David. "

182:2.12 When [[David Zebedee|David]] had gone up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet], [[John Mark]] took up his [[vigil]] near the road which ran by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley brook] down to [[Jerusalem]]. And [[John Mark|John]] would have remained at this post but for his great [[desire]] to be near [[Jesus]] and to know what was going on. Shortly after [[David Zebedee|David]] left him, and when [[John Mark]] [[observed]] [[Jesus]] withdraw, with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], into a near-by ravine, he was so overcome with combined [[devotion]] and [[curiosity]] that he forsook his sentinel post and followed after them, hiding himself in the bushes, from which place he saw and overheard all that transpired during those last [[moments]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden] and just before [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] and the armed guards appeared to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]].

182:2.12 When [[David Zebedee|David]] had gone up [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet], [[John Mark]] took up his [[vigil]] near the road which ran by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidron_Valley brook] down to [[Jerusalem]]. And [[John Mark|John]] would have remained at this post but for his great [[desire]] to be near [[Jesus]] and to know what was going on. Shortly after [[David Zebedee|David]] left him, and when [[John Mark]] [[observed]] [[Jesus]] withdraw, with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], into a near-by ravine, he was so overcome with combined [[devotion]] and [[curiosity]] that he forsook his sentinel post and followed after them, hiding himself in the bushes, from which place he saw and overheard all that transpired during those last [[moments]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden] and just before [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] and the armed guards appeared to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]].

182:2.13 While all this was in [[progress]] at [[the Master]]'s camp, [[Judas Iscariot]] was in [[conference]] with the captain of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards, who had assembled his men [[preparatory]] to setting out, under the [[leadership]] of the [[betrayer]], to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]].

182:2.13 While all this was in [[progress]] at [[the Master]]'s camp, [[Judas Iscariot]] was in [[conference]] with the captain of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards, who had assembled his men [[preparatory]] to setting out, under the [[leadership]] of the [[betrayer]], to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]].

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