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The Book of John, Chapter 18, Verse 3

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And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.
King James Version
Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
American Standard Version
Judas then, having received the band [of soldiers], and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
New English Translation
(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)
World English Bible
Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
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Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, ‹Whom seek ye?›
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They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, ‹I am› [he]. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
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As soon then as he had said unto them, ‹I am› [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.
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Then asked he them again, ‹Whom seek ye?› And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
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Jesus answered, ‹I have told you that I am› [he]: ‹if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:›
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That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
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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.
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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?›
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Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
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And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.