John 18:8
King James VersionSource notes
“Jesus answered, I have told you that I am if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:”
Context
5They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
6As soon then as he had said unto them, I am they went backward, and fell to the ground.
7Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
8Jesus answered, I have told you that I am if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
9That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
10Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
11Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?