John 18:1-8

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Jesus Arrested

1 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.
2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.
3 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.
4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”
5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.)
6 When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 Again he asked them, “Who is it you want?”“Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.
8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.”

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Cross References 10

  • 1. 2 Samuel 15:23
  • 2. ver 26; S Matthew 21:1
  • 3. Matthew 26:36
  • 4. Luke 21:37; Luke 22:39
  • 5. Acts 1:16
  • 6. ver 12
  • 7. John 6:64; John 13:1,11
  • 8. ver 7
  • 9. S Mark 1:24
  • 10. ver 4
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