2Now Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus oft-times resorted thither with his disciples.
3Judas then, having received the band [of soldiers], and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
4Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them, Whom seek ye?
5They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am [he]. And Judas also, who betrayed him, was standing with them.
6When therefore he said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.
7Again therefore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
8Jesus answered, I told you that I am [he]; if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
