John 18:3-12 ▼

3 So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

4 Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?

5 “Jesus of Nazareth, they answered. Jesus said, “I am He. And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.

6 When Jesus said, “I am He, they drew back and fell to the ground.

7 So He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking? “Jesus of Nazareth, they answered.

8 “I told you that I am He, Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.

9 This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”

10 Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

11 “Put your sword back in its sheath! Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?

12 Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.