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John 18:6
When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
John 18:6 · Berean Standard Bible
John 18:6 in other translations
As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
When therefore he said to them, “I am he,” they went backward and fell to the ground.
When therefore he said to them, "I AM," they went backward, and fell to the ground.
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In context
3 So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
4 Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”
5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.
6 When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 So He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered.
8 “I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.”
9 This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”
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