John 18:1-7 ▼

1 When Jesus had said these things, he departed with his disciples across the Torrent of Kidron, where there was a garden, into which he entered with his disciples.

2 But Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus had frequently met with his disciples there.

3 Then Judas, when he had received a cohort from both the high priests and the attendants of the Pharisees, approached the place with lanterns and torches and weapons.

4 And so Jesus, knowing all that was about to happen to him, advanced and said to them, “Who are you seeking?”

5 They answered him, “Jesus the Nazarene.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Now Judas, who betrayed him, was also standing with them.

6 Then, when he said to them, “I am he,” they moved back and fell to the ground.

7 Then again he questioned them: “Who are you seeking?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”