Good Friday (Year A)
John 18.1-19.42 (TIB [1] ): After Jesus had said all this, he left with the disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. There was a garden there, and Jesus and the disciples entered it. 2 Judas, the traitor, knew the place well, because Jesus often met there with his disciples. 3 Judas led the Roman cohort to the place, along with some Temple guards sent by the chief priests and Pharisees. All were armed and carried lanterns and torches. 4 Then Jesus, aware of everything that was going to take place, stepped forward and said to them, “Who are you looking for?” 5 “Are you Jesus of Nazareth?” they asked. Jesus said, “I am.” Now Judas, the traitor, was with them. 6 When Jesus said, “I am,” they all drew back and fell to the ground. 7 Again, Jesus asked them, “Who are you looking for?” They replied, “Jesus of Nazareth.” 8 Jesus said, “I have already told you that I am the one you want. If I am the one you’re looking for, let the others go.” 9 This was to fulfill what he ha...