New International Reader's Version

John 18:3-7 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

3. So Judas came to the grove. He was guiding a group of soldiers and some officials. The chief priests and the Pharisees had sent them. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.

4. Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to him. So he went out and asked them, "Who is it that you want?"

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

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

7. He asked them again, "Who is it that you want?" They said, "Jesus of Nazareth."