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The Book of John, Chapter 18, Verse 4

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Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
King James Version
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, ‹Whom seek ye?›
American Standard Version
Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them, Whom seek ye?
New English Translation
Peter’s First Denial Simon Peter and another disciple followed them as they brought Jesus to Annas.(Now the other disciple was acquainted with the high priest, and he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard.)
World English Bible
Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went forth, and said to them, "Who are you looking for?"
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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.
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Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.