1. When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley. There was a garden which He and His disciples entered.
2. Now Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with His disciples.
3. So Judas, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
4. Jesus therefore, knowing everything that would happen to Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?”
5. They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”Jesus said to them, “I am He.” And Judas, who betrayed Him, was standing with them.
6. When He said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
7. Again Jesus asked them, “Whom do you seek?”They said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
8. Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He. So then let these go their way if you are looking for Me.”