John 18:5

They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

Cross-reference

John 18:17 Contrast

In John 18:17, Peter denies being Jesus' disciple — a stark contrast to Jesus' bold self-identification here.

John 19:19 Parallel

John 19:19 repeats 'Jesus of Nazareth' on the cross, confirming his identity even in death.

John 1:45 Parallel

John 1:45 explicitly calls Jesus 'Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph,' directly matching the description here.

John 10:18 Parallel

In John 10:18, Jesus asserts his authority to lay down his life voluntarily — the same divine self-determination shown when he identifies himself here.

Matthew 21:11 identifies Jesus as 'the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee,' echoing the same designation in the arrest scene.

Matthew 2:23 Historical context

Matthew 2:23 explains Jesus was called a Nazarene, fulfilling prophecy—background to his humble origins.