John 18:6

Overview - John 18
Judas betrays Jesus.
The officers fall to the ground.
10 Peter smites off Malchus' ear.
12 Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.
15 Peter's denial.
19 Jesus examined before Caiaphas.
25 Peter's second and third denial.
28 Jesus arraigned before Pilate.
36 His kingdom.
40 The Jews prefer Barabbas.
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John 18:6  (King James Version)
As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
 


they went
Doubtless by the interposition of Divine power; and it was thus shown that Jesus voluntarily resigned himself into their hands.
2 Kings 1:9-15 ; Psalms 27:2 ; 40:14 Psalms 70:2 Psalms 70:3 129:5 Luke 9:54-56 ; Acts 4:29 Acts 4:30