18:1

When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley . On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it.

18:2

Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.

18:3

So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.

18:4

Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, "Who is it you want?"

18:5

"Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "I am he," Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.)

18:6

When Jesus said, "I am he," they drew back and fell to the ground.

18:7

Again he asked them, "Who is it you want?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."

18:8

"I told you that I am he," Jesus answered. "If you are looking for me, then let these men go."

18:9

This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: "I have not lost one of those you gave me."