1 Jesus and His friends went over a small stream to a garden. 2 Judas knew the garden. He had gone there with Jesus before. 3 Judas came with many men. They had lights and swords. ️ 4 Jesus knew what would happen. He stepped out and said, <jesus>Who do you look for?</jesus> ♂️️ 5 The men said, “Jesus.” Jesus said, <jesus>I am He.</jesus> Judas stood there with them. 6 When Jesus said, “I am He,” they moved back and fell down. ⬅️ 7 Jesus asked again, <jesus>Who do you look for?</jesus> They said, “Jesus.” 8 Jesus said, <jesus>I told you I am He. Let My friends go.</jesus> ️ 9 This showed His words were true. He kept His friends safe. ✅ 10 Peter took a sword and cut the ear of a man named Malchus. ️ 11 Jesus said to Peter, <jesus>Put the sword away. God wants this. I will do it.</jesus> ✋️ 12 The men grabbed Jesus and tied His hands. ⛓️ 13 They took Jesus to a leader named Annas. He was the father of the big priest, Caiaphas. 14 Caiaphas had said one man should die for all the people. ☝️ 15 Peter and one more friend followed Jesus. The other friend knew the big priest and went in. ♂️♂️ 16 Peter stayed at the gate. The other friend talked to the door girl and let Peter in. 17 The door girl asked Peter, “Are you His friend?” Peter said, “No.” 18 It was cold. Men made a fire. Peter stood by the fire to get warm. 19 The big priest asked Jesus about His friends and what He taught. ❓ 20 Jesus said, <jesus>I talked in the open. I taught in big church places. I did not hide.</jesus> ️️ 21 Jesus said, <jesus>Why ask Me? Ask the people who heard Me.</jesus> 22 One guard hit Jesus on the face and told Him to stop. ✋ 23 Jesus said, <jesus>If I am wrong, tell Me. If I am right, why hit Me?</jesus> ⚖️ 24 Annas sent Jesus, still tied, to Caiaphas. ➡️ 25 By the fire, men asked Peter, “Are you His friend?” He said, “No.” 26 A man who knew the ear man said, “I saw you in the garden, right?” 27 Peter said, “No!” again. A rooster went, “cock-a-doodle-doo!” 28 They took Jesus to the house of the Roman ruler. It was early. The leaders stayed outside so they could eat the big meal. ️ 29 Pilate came out and asked, “What did He do?” ♂️❓ 30 They said, “He did bad. That is why we bring Him.” 31 Pilate said, “You judge Him.” They said, “We cannot kill Him.” ⚖️ 32 This made Jesus’ words come true about how He would die. ✅✝️ 33 Pilate asked Jesus, “Are You the king of the Jews?” 34 Jesus said, <jesus>Did you think this, or did others tell you?</jesus> ❓ 35 Pilate said, “Your leaders brought You to me. What did You do?” ⚖️ 36 Jesus said, <jesus>My home as King is not here. If it was here, My helpers would fight. But it is not from here.</jesus> 37 Pilate said, “So You are a king?” Jesus said, <jesus>You say it. I was born to tell what is true. All who want what is true listen to Me.</jesus> 38 Pilate said, “What is true?” He went out and said, “I find no wrong in Him.” ➡️ 39 Pilate said, “I can let one man go at the big meal. Do you want me to let your king go?” 40 The crowd shouted, “Not Jesus! Barabbas!” Barabbas was a bad man who took things.