John 18:6

New International Reader's Version

When Jesus said, “I am he,” they moved back. Then they fell to the ground.

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May all those who hate Zion be driven back in shame.

My enemies are evil. They will trip and fall when they attack me and try to swallow me up.

Let all those who are trying to kill me be put to shame. Let them lose their way. Let all those who want to destroy me be turned back in shame.

“Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. Judas, who was going to hand Jesus over, was standing there with them.

He asked them again, “Who do you want?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.