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John 18

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 18 of 21

1 Having said these things, Jesus went out with His disciples across the torrent Kidron, where there was a garden into which He and His disciples entered.

2 And Judas, the one giving Him over, also knew the place, because Jesus many times assembled there with His disciples.

3 Therefore Judas, having taken the cohort and under-officers from among the chief priests and the Pharisees, comes there with lights and torches and weapons.

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Chapter Summary

1 Judas gives Jesus over. 10 Peter smites off Malchus’ ear. 15 Peter’s denial. 28 The arraignment of Jesus before Pilate.

Key Greek Words

παραδίδωμι give over, betray G3860
βασιλεύς king G935
ἀλήθεια truth G225
βασιλεία kingdom G932
ἀρνέομαι deny G720
μάχαιρα sword G3162

People & Context

Jesus Christ

Arrested in the garden, declares 'I AM,' is bound, questioned, and stands trial before Pilate as King.

Simon Peter

Draws his sword and cuts off Malchus' ear, then denies knowing Jesus three times in the courtyard.

Pilate

The Roman governor who interrogates Jesus, finds no cause of death, and offers to release Him.

Judas Iscariot

The betrayer who leads the cohort and officers to the garden to give Jesus over.

Annas

Father-in-law of Caiaphas; Jesus is led to him first and questioned, then sent on bound.

Malchus

Slave of the high priest whose right ear Peter cuts off with the sword.

Timeline

Arrest in the Garden

Judas leads a Roman cohort to the garden across the Kidron torrent to arrest Jesus, who freely surrenders Himself.

John 18:1-12
Interrogation and Peter's Denials

Jesus is questioned by Annas and Caiaphas. Concurrently, Peter denies knowing Jesus three times before the cock sounds.

John 18:13-27
Trial Before Pilate

Pilate questions Jesus, finding no fault in Him, but yields to the crowd's demand to release Barabbas and crucify Jesus out of political pressure.

John 18:28-19:16

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