2 Judas, his betrayer, also knew the place because Jesus often gathered there with his disciples.
3 Judas brought a company of soldiers and some guards from the chief priests and Pharisees. They came there carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
4 Jesus knew everything that was to happen to him, so he went out and asked, "Who are you looking for?"
5 They answered, "Jesus the Nazarene." He said to them, "I Am." (Judas, his betrayer, was standing with them.)
6 When he said, "I Am," they shrank back and fell to the ground.
7 He asked them again, "Who are you looking for?" They said, "Jesus the Nazarene."
8 Jesus answered, "I told you, ‘I Am.’ If you are looking for me, then let these people go."