New Testament · SCRIPTURE
John 18:6
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When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
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As soon then as he had said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.
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When therefore he said to them, “I am he,” they went backward and fell to the ground.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
When therefore he said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.
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Therefore as He said to them, “I am [He],” they drew toward the back and fell to [the] ground.
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
John 18
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.”
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