John 18:1-8 After Jesus had said these things He went out with His disciples across the Kidron valley. Note: This was a “wadi,” or dry creek bed which carried a torrent of water during the rainy season. It ran parallel with the east wall of Jerusalem, between the city and the Mount of Olives. There was an olive orchard there and Jesus and His disciples went into it.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ After Jesus had said these things He went out with His disciples across the Kidron valley. [Note: This was a “wadi,” or dry creek bed which carried a torrent of water during the rainy season. It ran parallel with the east wall of Jerusalem, between the city and the Mount of Olives]. There was an [olive] orchard there and Jesus and His disciples went into it. ² Now Judas, who [was soon to] turn Jesus over [to the Jewish authorities] also knew where this place was, for Jesus had frequently met there with His disciples. ³ So, Judas took a detachment of [Roman] soldiers and some [Temple] guards sent from the leading priests and Pharisees, and carrying lanterns, torches and weapons, they went to the orchard. ⁴ Since Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to Him, He went out and said to them, “Who are you men looking for?” ⁵ They answered Him, “Jesus, from Nazareth.” Jesus replied to them, “I am [He].” Judas, who was turning Him over [to the Jewish authorities] was standing there with them also. ⁶ Now when Jesus had said to them, “I am [He],” they [all] moved backward and fell to the ground. [Note: This appears to have been done by some miraculous power]. ⁷ So, He asked them again, “Who are you looking for?” And they answered, “Jesus, from Nazareth.” ⁸ Jesus said to them, “I [already] told you that I am [He]; so if you are looking for me, let these men [i.e., the apostles] go.”