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Berean Standard Bible

“When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.”

John 18:6

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In the garden across the Kidron, Judas arrives with soldiers and officials carrying torches and weapons. Jesus steps forward and asks whom they seek.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

World English Bible (WEB)

When therefore he said to them, “I am he,” they went backward, and fell to the ground.

King James Version (KJV)

As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When therefore he said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when he said to them, I am he, they went back, falling to the earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

when, therefore, he said to them -- 'I amhe,' they went away backward, and fell to the ground.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y como les dijo, Yo soy, volvieron atrás, y cayeron en tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando Jesús les dijo:«Yo soy», cayeron de espaldas al suelo.

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