I. The Rejection of Christ............................ 18:1-19:16
Joh 18:1
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.Joh 18:2
And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.Joh 18:3
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.Joh 18:4
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?Joh 18:5
They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.Joh 18:6
As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.Joh 18:7
Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.Joh 18:8
Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:Joh 18:9
That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.Joh 18:10
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.Joh 18:11
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?Joh 18:12
Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,Joh 18:13
And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.Joh 18:14
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.Joh 18:15
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.Joh 18:16
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.Joh 18:17
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.Joh 18:18
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.Joh 18:19
The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.Joh 18:20
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.Joh 18:21
Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.Joh 18:22
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?Joh 18:23
Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?Joh 18:24
Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.Joh 18:25
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.Joh 18:26
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?Joh 18:27
Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.Joh 18:28
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.Joh 18:29
Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?Joh 18:30
They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.Joh 18:31
Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:Joh 18:32
That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.Joh 18:33
Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?Joh 18:34
Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?Joh 18:35
Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?Joh 18:36
Jesus answered, My kingdom 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.Joh 18:37
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 truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.Joh 18:38
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.Joh 18:39
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?Joh 18:40
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.Joh 19:1
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.Joh 19:2
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,Joh 19:3
And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.Joh 19:4
Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.Joh 19:5
Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!Joh 19:6
When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.Joh 19:7
The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.Joh 19:8
When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid;Joh 19:9
And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.Joh 19:10
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?Joh 19:11
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.Joh 19:12
And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.Joh 19:13
When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.Joh 19:14
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!Joh 19:15
But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.Joh 19:16
Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.