John 18
1 When Jesus had
spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over
the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he
entered, and his disciples.
2 And Judas also,
which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes
resorted thither with his disciples.
3 Judas then,
having received a band of men and officers from
the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with
lanterns and torches and weapons.
4 Jesus therefore,
knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth,
and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
5 They answered
him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he.
And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
6 As soon then as
he had said unto them, I am he, they went
backward, and fell to the ground.
7 Then asked he
them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of
Nazareth.
8 Jesus answered, I
have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek
me, let these go their way:
9 That the saying
might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou
gavest me have I lost none.
10 Then Simon Peter
having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's
servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name
was Malchus.
11 Then said Jesus
unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup
which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
12 Then the band
and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and
bound him,
13 And led him away
to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas,
which was the high priest that same year.
14 Now Caiaphas was
he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient
that one man should die for the people.
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