John 18:3–12

3 So Judas took a * company of soldiers and some temple police from the * chief priests and the * Pharisees l and came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.

4 Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to Him, m went out and said to them, “Who is it you’re looking for?”

5 “Jesus the * Nazarene,” they answered.

“I am He,” n o Jesus told them.

Judas, who betrayed Him, was also standing with them. 6 When He told them, “I am He,” they stepped back and fell to the ground.

7 Then He asked them again, “Who is it you’re looking for?”

“Jesus the Nazarene,” they said.

8 “I told you I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you’re looking for Me, let these men go.” 9 This was to fulfill p the words He had said: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.” q

10 Then Simon r Peter, s who had a sword, t drew it, struck the high priest’s u * slave, and cut off his right ear. (The slave’s name was Malchus.)

11 At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Sheathe your sword! Am I not to drink the cup v the Father has given Me?”

Jesus Arrested and Taken to Annas

12 Then the company of soldiers, the commander, and the Jewish temple police arrested Jesus and tied Him up.