John 18
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John 18:7-12

7Jesus asked them again, “Who are you looking for?” They said, “Jesus from Nazareth.”

8Jesus replied, “I told you that I am he. So if you are looking for me, let these other men go.”

9In this way what Jesus had said came true: “I lost none of those you gave me.”

10Simon Peter had a sword. He drew it, attacked the chief priest’s servant, and cut off the servant’s right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)

11Jesus told Peter, “Put your sword away. Shouldn’t I drink the cup ⌞of suffering⌟ that my Father has given me?”

12Then the army officer and the Jewish guards arrested Jesus. They tied Jesus up

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