John 18
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John 18
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| When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden, into which he entered, himself and his disciples. | When Jesus had said these words he went out with his disciples over the stream Kedron to a garden, into which he went with his disciples. |
| Now Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus oft-times resorted thither with his disciples. | And Judas, who was false to him, had knowledge of the place because Jesus went there frequently with his disciples. |
| Judas then, having received the band [of soldiers], and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. | So Judas, getting a band of armed men and police from the chief priests and Pharisees, went there with lights and with arms. |
| Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them, Whom seek ye? | Then Jesus, having knowledge of everything which was coming on him, went forward and said to them, Who are you looking for? |
| They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am [he]. And Judas also, who betrayed him, was standing with them. | Their answer was, Jesus the Nazarene. Jesus said, I am he. And Judas, who was false to him, was there at their side. |
| When therefore he said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground. | And when he said to them, I am he, they went back, falling to the earth. |
| Again therefore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. | So again he put the question to them, Who are you looking for? And they said, Jesus the Nazarene. |
| Jesus answered, I told you that I am [he]; if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: | Jesus made answer, I have said that I am he; if you are looking for me, let these men go away. |
| that the word might be fulfilled which he spake, Of those whom thou hast given me I lost not one. | (He said this so that his words might come true, I have kept safe all those whom you gave to me.) |
| Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it, and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus. | Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, took it out and gave the high priest's servant a blow, cutting off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. |
| Jesus therefore said unto Peter, Put up the sword into the sheath: the cup which the Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? | Then Jesus said to Peter, Put back your sword: am I not to take the cup which my Father has given to me? |
| So the band and the chief captain, and the officers of the Jews, seized Jesus and bound him, | Then the band and the chief captain and the police took Jesus and put cords round him. |
| and led him to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. | They took him first to Annas, because Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was the high priest that year. |
| Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. | It was Caiaphas who had said to the Jews that it was in their interest for one man to be put to death for the people. |
| And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and [so did] another disciple. Now that disciple was known unto the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest; | And Simon Peter went after Jesus with another disciple. Now that disciple was a friend of the high priest and he went in with Jesus into the house of the high priest; |
| but Peter was standing at the door without. So the other disciple, who was known unto the high priest, went out and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. | But Peter was kept outside at the door. Then this other disciple, who was a friend of the high priest, came out and had a word with the girl who kept the door, and took Peter in. |
| The maid therefore that kept the door saith unto Peter, Art thou also [one] of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. | Then the girl who was the door-keeper said to Peter, Are you not one of this man's disciples? In answer he said, I am not. |
| Now the servants and the officers were standing [there], having made a fire of coals; for it was cold; and they were warming themselves: and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself. | Now the servants and the police had made a fire of coals because it was cold; they were warming themselves in front of it and Peter was there with them, warming himself. |
| The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his teaching. | Then the high priest put questions to Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. |
| Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing. | Jesus made answer, I said things openly to the world at all times; I have given my teaching in the Synagogues and in the Temple to which all the Jews come; and I have said nothing secretly. |
| Why askest thou me? Ask them that have heard [me], what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said. | Why are you questioning me? put questions to my hearers about what I have said to them: they have knowledge of what I said. |
| And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? | When he said this, one of the police by his side gave him a blow with his open hand, saying, Do you give such an answer to the high priest? |
| Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? | Jesus said in answer, If I have said anything evil, give witness to the evil: but if I said what is true, why do you give me blows? |
| Annas therefore sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. | Then Annas sent him chained to Caiaphas, the high priest. |
| Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore unto him, Art thou also [one] of his disciples? He denied, and said, I am not. | But Simon Peter was still there warming himself by the fire. They said to him, Are you not one of his disciples? He said, No, I am not. |
| One of the servants of the high priest, being a kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? | One of the servants of the high priest, a relation of him whose ear had been cut off by Peter, said, Did I not see you with him in the garden? |
| Peter therefore denied again: and straightway the cock crew. | Then again Peter said, No. And straight away a cock gave its cry. |
| They lead Jesus therefore from Caiaphas into the Praetorium: and it was early; and they themselves entered not into the Praetorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the passover. | So they took Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the Praetorium. It was early. They themselves did not go into the Praetorium, so that they might not become unclean, but might take the Passover. |
| Pilate therefore went out unto them, and saith, What accusation bring ye against this man? | So Pilate came out to them and put the question: What have you to say against this man? |
| They answered and said unto him, If this man were not an evildoer, we should not have delivered him up unto thee. | They said to him in answer, If the man was not a wrongdoer we would not have given him up to you. |
| Pilate therefore said unto them, Take him yourselves, and judge him according to your law. The Jews said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: | Then Pilate said to them, Take him yourselves and let him be judged by your law. But the Jews said to him, We have no right to put any man to death. |
| that the word of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying by what manner of death he should die. | (That the word of Jesus might come true, pointing to the sort of death he would have.) |
| Pilate therefore entered again into the Praetorium, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? | Then Pilate went back into the Praetorium and sent for Jesus and said to him, Are you the King of the Jews? |
| Jesus answered, Sayest thou this of thyself, or did others tell it thee concerning me? | Jesus made answer, Do you say this of yourself, or did others say it about me? |
| Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? | Pilate said, Am I a Jew? Your nation and the chief priests have given you into my hands: what have you done? |
| 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. | Jesus said in answer, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom was of this world, my disciples would have made a good fight to keep me out of the hands of the Jews: but my kingdom is not here. |
| Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. | Then Pilate said to him, Are you then a king? Jesus made answer, You say that I am a king. For this purpose was I given birth, and for this purpose I came into the world, that I might give witness to what is true. Every lover of what is true gives ear to my voice. |
| 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 no crime in him. | Pilate said to him, True? what is true? Having said this he went out again to the Jews and said to them, I see no wrong in him. |
| 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? | But every year you make a request to me to let a prisoner go free at the Passover. Is it your desire that I let the King of the Jews go free? |
| They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.) | Then again they gave a loud cry, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was an outlaw. |
