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John 18:2-9 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

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."

8. Jesus responded: "I told you that I am he. Therefore, if you are seeking me, permit these others to go away."

9. This was so that the word might be fulfilled, which he said, "Of those whom you have given to me, I have not lost any of them."

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