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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.
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Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”
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“Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.
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When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
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So He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered.
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“I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.”
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This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.” [a]