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John 18

John 18:3

The Betrayal of Jesus · John 18:1–14
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Translations

Modern
So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
Traditional
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
Literal
Therefore Judas, having procured the cohort and officers from the chief priests and from the Pharisees, comes there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
Latin
Judas ergo cum accepisset cohortem, et a pontificibus et pharisæis ministros, venit illuc cum laternis, et facibus, et armis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

Notes

John 18:3

John’s full account of the group that arrested him adds details not mentioned in the other Gospels. The temple authorities sent Roman soldiers and temple guards. While the temple guards arrested Jesus, the Roman soldiers stood by to prevent a riot. The Roman group was large enough to need a commander. They came with weapons and were expecting a struggle (18:10, 12). Many people claimed to be the Messiah. Often, they tried to force the Romans out of the land, which caused political conflict.

John 18:1–40

Jesus finished speaking his final words to his disciples in the upper room (13:31–17:26). Jesus then left the city and went to a garden east of Jerusalem to pray. There, authorities arrested him and took him back into the city for questioning by the Jewish religious leaders. The important "hour" Jesus often mentioned throughout the Gospel had arrived (see 2:4; see also study note on 12:23).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:47–56 Mark 14:43–52 Luke 22:47–53

People

Judas: The apostle who betrayed Jesus Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Judas Passion Procurator

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Is Betrayed and Apprehended (In the Garden of Gethsemane) Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Lamps used for Lighting: Persons Going out at Night Lantern: General Scriptures Concerning Prisoners: Jesus Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Betrayal of Jesus by Judas Fulfilled Traitor: Judas