3. So Judas led a group of soldiers to the garden. Judas also brought some guards from the leading priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns, and weapons.
4. Jesus knew everything that would happen to him. Jesus went out and asked, “Who is it you are looking for?”
5. The men answered, “Jesus from Nazareth.”Jesus said, “I am Jesus.” (Judas, the one who turned against Jesus, was standing there with them.)
6. When Jesus said, “I am Jesus,” the men moved back and fell to the ground.
7. Jesus asked them again, “Who is it you are looking for?”They said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
8. Jesus said, “I told you that I am he. So if you are looking for me, then let these other men go.”
9. This happened so that the words Jesus said before might come true: “I have not lost any of the men you gave me.”
10. Simon Peter had a sword. He took out the sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)
11. Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back. Shall I not drink of the cup the Father has given me?”
12. Then the soldiers with their commander and the Jewish guards arrested Jesus. They tied him
13. and led him first to Annas. Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
14. Caiaphas was the one who had told the Jews that it would be better if one man died for all the people.
15. Simon Peter and another one of Jesus’ followers went along after Jesus. This follower knew the high priest. So he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard.
16. But Peter waited outside near the door. The follower who knew the high priest came back outside. He spoke to the girl at the door and brought Peter inside.
17. The girl at the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of that man’s followers?”Peter answered, “No, I am not!”
18. It was cold, so the servants and guards had built a fire. They were standing around it and warming themselves. Peter was standing with them, warming himself.
19. The high priest asked Jesus questions about his followers and his teaching.
20. Jesus answered, “I have spoken openly to everyone. I have always taught in synagogues and in the Temple, where all the Jews come together. I never said anything in secret.