John 18

The Arrest of Jesus

1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. References Jesus: Matthew 26:36. Word: John 14:31. Parallel theme: John 18:26, 2 Samuel 15:23, 1 Kings 15:13, 2 Kings 23:6, 23:12, 2 Chronicles 15:16, 30:14, Mark 14:32 +5

2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Parallel theme: Luke 21:37, 22:39

3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Parallel theme: John 18:12, Acts 1:16

4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? References Jesus: John 13:1, 18:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 27:3, Acts 2:28

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

6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Parallel theme: Psalms 27:2

7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. References Jesus: John 18:4

8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:

9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. Parallel theme: John 17:12

10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Word: Mark 14:47. References Peter: John 18:26

11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? References Jesus: John 20:17, Matthew 20:22, Hebrews 12:2. Word: John 15:10. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:39, 26:42, Luke 22:42, 2 Corinthians 10:4 +3

Jesus Before Annas and Caiaphas

12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, References Jesus: Matthew 26:57, Mark 14:53, 15:1. Parallel theme: John 18:3, Genesis 22:9, Judges 16:21, Matthew 27:2, Luke 22:54, Acts 21:31, 21:37 +5

13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. Word: Luke 3:2. Parallel theme: John 11:51, 18:24, Matthew 26:3, 26:57, Acts 4:6

14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

Peter Denies Jesus

15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. References Peter: Mark 14:54, Luke 22:54

16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.

18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. References Peter: John 18:25, Mark 14:54. Parallel theme: John 21:9, Genesis 49:6, Psalms 1:1, Proverbs 13:20

19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. References Jesus: Matthew 4:23, 9:35. Temple: Matthew 26:55, Luke 21:37. Parallel theme: John 7:4, 7:26, Isaiah 45:19, 48:16, Luke 4:15 +4

21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. Parallel theme: John 18:13, Matthew 26:57

25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. Parallel theme: Genesis 18:15, Proverbs 29:25

26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? References Peter: John 18:10. Parallel theme: John 18:1

27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew. Parallel theme: John 13:38

Jesus Before Pilate

28 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. References Jesus: Matthew 27:27, Acts 3:13. Judgment: John 18:33, 19:9. Parallel theme: John 11:55, 19:14, Deuteronomy 16:2, Micah 2:1, Acts 10:28, 11:3 +5

29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? Parallel theme: Matthew 27:23

30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your lawLaw: νόμος (Nomos). The Greek nomos (νόμος) denotes law—particularly the Mosaic law. While believers are not under law but under grace (Romans 6:14), Christ fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and wrote it on believers' hearts (Hebrews 8:10).. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: Parallel theme: John 19:15

32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. References Jesus: John 8:28. Parallel theme: John 3:14, Deuteronomy 21:23, Psalms 22:16, Matthew 20:19, 26:2, Mark 10:33, Galatians 3:13 +3

33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? Kingdom: John 12:13, 12:15, 18:37, 19:3, 19:12, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 27:11, Mark 15:2. Judgment: John 19:9, Jeremiah 23:5 +5

34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

36 Jesus answered, My kingdomKingdom: βασιλεία (Basileia). The Greek basileia (βασιλεία) means kingdom—both the realm ruled and the exercise of royal authority. The 'kingdom of God' is central to Jesus' teaching, representing God's saving rule breaking into history. is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. References Jesus: 1 Timothy 6:13. Kingdom: John 6:15, Daniel 2:44, 7:14, Zechariah 9:9, Romans 14:17. Parallel theme: John 8:15, Matthew 26:53, Luke 12:14 +4

37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truthTruth: ἀλήθεια (Aletheia). The Greek aletheia (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality.. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Truth: John 8:14, 14:6, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:19, 4:6, 5:20. Witness: Isaiah 55:4, 1 Timothy 6:13. Parallel theme: John 7:17, 8:47 +5

38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. Parallel theme: John 19:4, 19:6, Luke 23:4, Acts 17:32

39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:16, 27:26, Mark 15:7, 15:15, Luke 23:25