John 18:6

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

Cross-references

John 7:44 Contrast

In John 7:44, no one could seize Jesus because his hour hadn't come—contrasting with now when they fall but arrest him at his consent.

John 10:18 Parallel

In John 10:39, Jesus escapes seizure—highlighting that his arrest only happens when he allows it, as shown by the fall.

Psalm 27:2 Allusion

In Psalm 27:2, David's enemies stumble and fall — a direct parallel to the soldiers' physical fall when Jesus speaks.

Psalm 40:14 Allusion

In Psalm 40:14, the psalmist prays for enemies seeking his life to be turned back — here that happens literally.

Psalm 70:2 Allusion

In Psalm 70:2, the same plea for enemies to be turned back in shame is answered when Jesus' word repels the cohort.

In Luke 9:54-56, Jesus rebukes disciples wanting to call down fire — here Jesus has power to destroy but submits, showing restraint.

Acts 9:4 Parallel

In Acts 9:4, Saul falls as Jesus identifies himself with 'I am'—both scenes show the overwhelming power of Jesus' self-declaration.