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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.
2.And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.
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.
4.Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
5.They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
6.As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
7.Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
8.Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
9.That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
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.
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?
12.Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
13.And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.
14.Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
19.The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
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.
21.Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
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?
23.Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
24.Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
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.
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?
27.Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
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.
29.Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
30.They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
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:
32.That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.
33.Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
34.Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?
35.Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?
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.
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.
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.
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?
40.Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Summary Chapter 18 John
Jesus went through the process of being accused of crime and put on trial; prior to this he was questioned by many about being a king, and the son of God. After being handed over to Pontious Pilate Jesus said he is a king, but not of the world. Pilate then said he could find no evidence of crime comitted by Jesus. Judas Iscariot around the time of passover was to be the one to betray Jesus, but Peter ended up doing this. Jesus was later made fun of, spat on and ended up being crucified on the cross for all the sins of the world.
Poem for John Chapter 18
Waiting is a trick they teach a dog right at the start,
Doesn’t matter yet if dog knows when (or not) to bark;
“Sit” then “stay” then “drop” are some commands it learns to heed,
Then they teach it “fetch”, and all the signals it must read.
If you teach a dog to fetch before it learns to drop,
Comes a car along a road, then you must make it stop
Or you’ve lost a dog – not good for budget or the pet;
Teach it how to patience have, and you might have it yet.
Any dog will fetch a stick, but will not stop en route;
Throw it, call out, “stay”, and “go”, and “drop”, in its pursuit –
That’s a dog who’s trained and can cooperate quite well,
Then it’s ready to go out – good stories you will tell.
Sun Tzu said whoever gets to battlefield as first,
Gets a chance to rest up, likely will not come out worst;
They will be refreshed, at ease, and occupy the field,
Waiting for commands to act, and general won’t yield.
Those who turn up second, follow on, arrive there late,
Will be tired, fatigued, and weary, cannot hesitate
Even moments to assemble, to prepare to fight –
Rushed into the battle, there’s no time to do things right.
Troops now worn out, so exhausted ’fore they even start,
Meet opponents in defenses strong, who then embark
On their planned attacks before the others catch their breath –
Disadvantaged – dominated, even if the best.
Able Commandants; good soldiers; skillful, who excel
In such warfare dominate, impose their will, compel,
Adversaries, their opponents, to advance to them;
Thus they learn to wait a while, then wait some more again.
They must learn to hold positions, not be drawn to move
To the open ’till it’s time, their battle-plan to prove;
Like a grindstone smashes on an egg, that’s how it goes
When the time for patience shifts to time for dealing blows.
In the Scripture, Prophet comments, “Wait upon the Lord,
He will tell you when advancing is for you with sword;
Innocent, but wise as serpents, let them come to you,
Jesus in the temple, garden, stayed in public view.
Background work was done by Jesus and his merry band;
When attacked it did not matter, down-lines then could stand
On their own while He was captured, tried, hung on a cross,
Winning for us our salvation – that’s how Satan lost.
Jesus waited ’till quite ready, said to Herod, “Hey,
I’ll be back once I am done, to let you make your play;
Preparations must be finished – mentor mentors then
They’ll go forth and mentor others – when I rise I’ll send –
“Them into the other nations, cultures of the globe,
So for now I’m out of here, and action I withhold;
Patience have, my merry men and women who would go
On a mission at my bidding – sometimes fast seems slow.
Prayer for John Chapter 18
Heavenly Father, thank You that Jesus came as King of the Jews to fulfil prophecy so that He could set up His kingdom on earth and restore to us the years that the locusts have eaten. Thank You, that Jesus came as Saviour of the world, was ready to stand before Pilate, and endured the cross for love of me. Lord, there are many like Pilate who know about Jesus, but do not know Him as their personal Saviour. I pray that in Your grace Your Holy Spirit would convict many of sin, righteousness and judgement, and reveal the truth to them, so that they also know Him as Saviour and Lord. This I ask in His precious name, AMEN.