5. They answered, “Jesus from Nazareth.” He said, “I am Jesus.” (Judas, the one responsible for handing Jesus over, was standing there with them.)
6. When Jesus said, “I am Jesus,” the men moved back and fell to the ground.
7. He asked them again, “Who are you looking for?” They said, “Jesus from Nazareth.”
8. Jesus said, “I told you that I am Jesus. So if you are looking for me, let these other men go free.”
9. This was to show the truth of what Jesus said earlier: “I have not lost anyone you gave me.”