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So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.
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Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”
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“Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor 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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Again he asked them, “Who is it you want?”“Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.
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Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.”