Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version
Book of John
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Study Resource List DSN -> Synopsis on 18:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:1 JFB -> Commentary on 18:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:1 PNT -> Commentary on 18:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:1 TFG -> Commentary on 18:1 TSK -> Commentary on 18:1 TSK -> Entry for 18:1 WEN -> Notes on 18:1 NTB -> Gethsemane; Jesus, The Christ; Kidron; Prophecy TTT -> Brooks; Gardens EBD -> Cedron; Gardens; Gethsemane; Kedron; Kidron; Torches SBD -> Cedron; Gethsema-ne; John, Gospel of; Kidron, or Kedron WJD -> Devotional using 18:1 WJD -> Devotional using 18:1 18:1 - [In Context] When Jesus finished praying, he left with his followers. They went across the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden {of olive trees}. Jesus and his followers went there.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:2 JFB -> Commentary on 18:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:2 PNT -> Commentary on 18:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:2 TFG -> Commentary on 18:2 TSK -> Commentary on 18:2 TSK -> Entry for 18:2 WEN -> Notes on 18:2 NTB -> Gethsemane; Jesus, The Christ; Judas (Jude); Prophecy; Traitor EBD -> Gardens; Torches SBD -> Gethsema-ne TV -> Devotional using 18:2 WJD -> Devotional using 18:2 TV -> Devotional using 18:2 WJD -> Devotional using 18:2 TV -> Devotional using 18:2 18:2 - [In Context] Judas knew where this place was, because Jesus met there often with his followers. Judas was the one that turned against Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:3 JFB -> Commentary on 18:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:3 PNT -> Commentary on 18:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:3 TFG -> Commentary on 18:3 TSK -> Commentary on 18:3 TSK -> Entry for 18:3 WEN -> Notes on 18:3 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Judas (Jude); Lantern; Prisoners; Prophecy; Traitor TTT -> Lamps EBD -> Judas; Torches SBD -> Lantern WJD -> Devotional using 18:3 WJD -> Devotional using 18:3 18:3 - [In Context] So Judas led a group of soldiers to the garden. Judas also brought some guards from the leading priests and the Pharisees. F226 They were carrying torches, lanterns, and weapons.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:4 JFB -> Commentary on 18:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:4 PNT -> Commentary on 18:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:4 TFG -> Commentary on 18:4 TSK -> Commentary on 18:4 TSK -> Entry for 18:4 WEN -> Notes on 18:4 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judas (Jude); Prisoners; Prophecy; Traitor WJD -> Devotional using 18:4 WJD -> Devotional using 18:4 18:4 - [In Context] Jesus knew everything that would happen to him. Jesus went out and asked, "Who are you looking for?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:5 JFB -> Commentary on 18:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:5 PNT -> Commentary on 18:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:5 TSK -> Commentary on 18:5 TSK -> Entry for 18:5 WEN -> Notes on 18:5 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Judas (Jude); Prisoners; Prophecy; Traitor WJD -> Devotional using 18:5 WJD -> Devotional using 18:5 18:5 - [In Context] The men answered, "Jesus from Nazareth." Jesus said, "I am Jesus." (Judas, the one that turned against Jesus, was standing there with them.)
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:6 JFB -> Commentary on 18:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:6 PNT -> Commentary on 18:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:6 TFG -> Commentary on 18:6 TSK -> Commentary on 18:6 TSK -> Entry for 18:6 WEN -> Notes on 18:6 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Prisoners; Prophecy; Traitor WJD -> Devotional using 18:6 WJD -> Devotional using 18:6 18:6 - [In Context] When Jesus said, "I am Jesus," the men moved back and fell to the ground.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:7 JFB -> Commentary on 18:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:7 PNT -> Commentary on 18:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:7 WEN -> Notes on 18:7 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Prisoners; Prophecy; Traitor EBD -> Jesus WJD -> Devotional using 18:7 WJD -> Devotional using 18:7 18:7 - [In Context] Jesus asked them again, "Who are you looking for?" The men said, "Jesus from Nazareth."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:8 JFB -> Commentary on 18:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:8 PNT -> Commentary on 18:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:8 TSK -> Commentary on 18:8 TSK -> Entry for 18:8 WEN -> Notes on 18:8 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prisoners; Prophecy; Traitor SPG -> Devotional using 18:8 WJD -> Devotional using 18:8 WJD -> Devotional using 18:8 18:8 - [In Context] Jesus said, "I told you that I am Jesus. So if you are looking for me, then let these other men go free."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:9 JFB -> Commentary on 18:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:9 PNT -> Commentary on 18:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:9 TFG -> Commentary on 18:9 TSK -> Commentary on 18:9 TSK -> Entry for 18:9 WEN -> Notes on 18:9 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prisoners; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 18:9 WJD -> Devotional using 18:9 18:9 - [In Context] This happened so that the words Jesus said before would be true: "I have not lost any of the men you gave me."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:10 JFB -> Commentary on 18:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:10 PNT -> Commentary on 18:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:10 TFG -> Commentary on 18:10 TSK -> Commentary on 18:10 TSK -> Entry for 18:10 WEN -> Notes on 18:10 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Love; Malchus; Prisoners; Sword EBD -> Malchus SBD -> Malchus WJD -> Devotional using 18:10 WJD -> Devotional using 18:10 18:10 - [In Context] Simon Peter had a sword. He took out the sword and struck the servant of the high priest. F227 Peter cut off the servant's right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.)
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:11 JFB -> Commentary on 18:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:11 PNT -> Commentary on 18:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:11 TFG -> Commentary on 18:11 TSK -> Commentary on 18:11 TSK -> Entry for 18:11 WEN -> Notes on 18:11 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Cup; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prisoners; Resignation; Salvation TTT -> Resignation EBD -> Cup; Gall WJD -> Devotional using 18:11 WJD -> Devotional using 18:11 18:11 - [In Context] Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back in its place! I must accept the cup F228 {of suffering} the Father has given me."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:12 JFB -> Commentary on 18:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:12 PNT -> Commentary on 18:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:12 TFG -> Commentary on 18:12 TSK -> Commentary on 18:12 TSK -> Entry for 18:12 WEN -> Notes on 18:12 NTB -> Arrest; Captain; Jesus, The Christ; Prisoners WJD -> Devotional using 18:12 WJD -> Devotional using 18:12 18:12 - [In Context] Then the soldiers with their commander and the Jewish guards arrested Jesus. They tied Jesus
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:13 JFB -> Commentary on 18:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:13 PNT -> Commentary on 18:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:13 TFG -> Commentary on 18:13 TSK -> Commentary on 18:13 TSK -> Entry for 18:13 WEN -> Notes on 18:13 NTB -> Annas; Caiaphas; Court; Jesus, The Christ; Prisoners; Traitor EBD -> Annas; Caiaphas SBD -> Annas; Caiaphas, or Ca-iaphas WJD -> Devotional using 18:13 WJD -> Devotional using 18:13 18:13 - [In Context] and brought him to Annas. Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas. Caiaphas was the high priest F229 that year.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:14 JFB -> Commentary on 18:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:14 PNT -> Commentary on 18:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:14 TFG -> Commentary on 18:14 TSK -> Commentary on 18:14 TSK -> Entry for 18:14 WEN -> Notes on 18:14 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Jesus, The Christ; Minister, Christian; Prisoners EBD -> Caiaphas SBD -> Caiaphas, or Ca-iaphas WJD -> Devotional using 18:14 WJD -> Devotional using 18:14 18:14 - [In Context] Caiaphas was the one who had told the other Jewish leaders that it would be better if one man died for all the people.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:15 JFB -> Commentary on 18:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:15 PNT -> Commentary on 18:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:15 TFG -> Commentary on 18:15 TSK -> Commentary on 18:15 TSK -> Entry for 18:15 WEN -> Notes on 18:15 NTB -> Court; Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); John; Peter; Priest; Prisoners EBD -> John; Palace SBD -> John the apostle; Zebedee WJD -> Devotional using 18:15 WJD -> Devotional using 18:15 18:15 - [In Context] Simon Peter and another one of Jesus' followers went with Jesus. This follower knew the high priest. F230 So he went with Jesus into the yard of the high priest's house.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:16 JFB -> Commentary on 18:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:16 PNT -> Commentary on 18:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:16 TFG -> Commentary on 18:16 WEN -> Notes on 18:16 NTB -> Court; Cowardice; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); John; Priest; Prisoners; Women EBD -> Door-keeper; Dwellings; John SBD -> John the apostle WJD -> Devotional using 18:16 WJD -> Devotional using 18:16 18:16 - [In Context] But Peter waited outside near the door. The follower that knew the high priest came back outside. He spoke to the girl that opened the gate for people. Then he brought Peter inside.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:17 JFB -> Commentary on 18:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:17 PNT -> Commentary on 18:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:17 TFG -> Commentary on 18:17 TSK -> Commentary on 18:17 TSK -> Entry for 18:17 WEN -> Notes on 18:17 NTB -> Court; Cowardice; Doorkeepers; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter; Priest; Prisoners; Women EBD -> Door-keeper WJD -> Devotional using 18:17 WJD -> Devotional using 18:17 18:17 - [In Context] The girl at the gate said to Peter, "Are you also one of the followers of that man (Jesus)?" Peter answered, "No, I am not!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:18 JFB -> Commentary on 18:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:18 PNT -> Commentary on 18:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:18 TFG -> Commentary on 18:18 TSK -> Commentary on 18:18 TSK -> Entry for 18:18 WEN -> Notes on 18:18 NTB -> Court; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter; Priest; Prisoners TTT -> Fire; Houses EBD -> Fire WJD -> Devotional using 18:18 WJD -> Devotional using 18:18 18:18 - [In Context] It was cold, so the servants and guards had built a fire. They were standing around it and warming themselves. Peter was standing with these men.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:19 JFB -> Commentary on 18:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:19 PNT -> Commentary on 18:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:19 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:19 TFG -> Commentary on 18:19 TSK -> Commentary on 18:19 TSK -> Entry for 18:19 WEN -> Notes on 18:19 NTB -> Annas; Court; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Priest; Prisoners EBD -> Annas; John SBD -> John the apostle WJD -> Devotional using 18:19 WJD -> Devotional using 18:19 18:19 - [In Context] The high priest F231 asked Jesus questions about his followers. He asked Jesus questions about the things Jesus taught.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:20 JFB -> Commentary on 18:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:20 PNT -> Commentary on 18:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:20 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:20 TFG -> Commentary on 18:20 TSK -> Commentary on 18:20 TSK -> Entry for 18:20 WEN -> Notes on 18:20 NTB -> Court; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Priest; Prisoners; Synagogue; Temple TTT -> Jerusalem EBD -> Annas; Synagogue WJD -> Devotional using 18:20 WJD -> Devotional using 18:20 18:20 - [In Context] Jesus answered, "I have always spoken openly to all people. I always taught in the synagogues F232 and in the temple F233 area. All the Jews come together there. I never said anything in secret.
FOOTNOTES: F226: Pharisees   The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs. F227: high priest   The most important Jewish priest and leader. F228: cup   Jesus is talking about the bad things that will happen to him. Accepting these things will be very hard, like drinking a cup of something that tastes very bad. F229: high priest   The most important Jewish priest and leader. F230: high priest   The most important Jewish priest and leader. F231: high priest   The most important Jewish priest and leader. F232: synagogue(s)   Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings. F233: temple   The special building in Jerusalem for Jewish worship.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.