John 18:1-12 ▼

1 After Jesus had said these things, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley, where there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.

2 Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples.

3 So Judas took a company of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees and came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.

4 Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to him, went out and said to them, “Who is it that you’re seeking? ”

5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “I am he,” Jesus told them. Judas, who betrayed him, was also standing with them.

6 When Jesus told them, “I am he,” they stepped back and fell to the ground.

7 Then he asked them again, “Who is it that you’re seeking? ” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.

8 “I told you I am he,” Jesus replied. “So if you’re looking for me, let these men go.”

9 This was to fulfill the words he had said: “I have not lost one of those you have given me.”

10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)

11 At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword away! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given me? ”

12 Then the company of soldiers, the commander, and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus and tied him up.