John 18:4

Translations

Modern

Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”

Traditional

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

Literal

Jesus, therefore, knowing all things that are coming upon Him, having gone out, also said to them, “Whom do you seek?”

Latin

Jesus itaque sciens omnia quæ ventura erant super eum, processit, et dixit eis: Quem quæritis?

Original

Greek

English

Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”

Notes

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Related verses

John 13:1
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.
John 18:7
So He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered.
Acts 2:28
You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’
Acts 20:22–23
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
Psalm 27:3
Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
Matthew 17:22–23
When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.
Nehemiah 6:11
But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!”
John 6:64
However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)
Matthew 20:18–19
“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death
1 Kings 18:10
As surely as the LORD your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent someone to search for you. When they said, ‘He is not here,’ he made that kingdom or nation swear that they had not found you.
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
John 10:17–18
The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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) Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Prisoners: Jesus Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Betrayal of Jesus by Judas Fulfilled Traitor: Judas

John 18:4

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