John 18:5 nasb — They answered Him, "Jesus the Nazarene." He *said to them, "I am He." And Judas also, who was betraying Him, was standi…

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"They answered Him, "Jesus the Nazarene." He *said to them, "I am He." And Judas also, who was betraying Him, was standing with them."

— John 18:5, NASB

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John 18 — Context

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Now Judas also, who was betraying Him, knew the place, for Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

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Judas then, having received the Roman cohort and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, *came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.

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So Jesus, knowing all the things that were coming upon Him, went forth and *said to them, "Whom do you seek?"

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They answered Him, "Jesus the Nazarene." He *said to them, "I am He." And Judas also, who was betraying Him, was standing with them.

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So when He said to them, "I am He," they drew back and fell to the ground.

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Therefore He again asked them, "Whom do you seek?" And they said, "Jesus the Nazarene."

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Jesus answered, "I told you that I am He; so if you seek Me, let these go their way,"

John 18:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:5 say?
John 18:5 in the NASB reads: “They answered Him, "Jesus the Nazarene." He *said to them, "I am He." And Judas also, who was betraying Him, was standing with them.”
Where is John 18:5 in the Bible?
John 18:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 5.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 18:5.
What translation should I read John 18:5 in?
John 18:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 18:5?
John 18:5 reads (NASB): “They answered Him, "Jesus the Nazarene." He *said to them, "I am He." And Judas also, who was betraying Him, was standing with them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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