John

18 Having said these things Jesus went out with his disciples across the winter-torrent of the Kedron, where was a garden,—into which he entered, he and his disciples.

2 Now Judas also who was delivering him up, knew the place: because oft had Jesus been gathered there with his disciples.

3 Judas therefore receiving the band and officers from among the High-priests and [from among] the Pharisees cometh thither with lights and torches and weapons.

4 Jesus therefore knowing all the things coming upon him went forth, and saith unto them—Whom seek ye?

5 They answered him—Jesus the Nazarene. He saith unto them—I am he. Now Judas also who was delivering him up was standing with them.

6 When therefore he said unto them I am he they went backwards and fell to the ground.

7 Again therefore he questioned them—Whom seek ye? And they said—Jesus the Nazarene.

8 Jesus answered—I told you I am he If then ye seek me let these go their way:—

9 that the word might be fulfilled which he had said—As touching them whom thou hast given me I lost from among them not so much as one.

10 Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it and smote the High-priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the name of the servant was Malchus.

11 Jesus therefore said unto Peter—Thrust the sword into its sheath:—The cup which the Father hath given me shall I in anywise not drink it?

12 The band therefore and the captain, and the officers of the Jews apprehended Jesus and bound him,

13 and led him unto Annas first; for he was father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was the High-priest of that year.

14 Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel unto the Jews, that it was profitable for one man to die in behalf of the people.

15 And Simon Peter was following with Jesus, also another disciple. But that disciple was known unto the High-priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the High-priest;

16 whereas Peter remained standing at the door outside. The other disciple therefore that was known of the High-priest went out and spake unto the portress and brought in Peter.

17 The female servant therefore, the portress, saith unto Peter—Art thou also from among the disciples of this man? He saith—I am not!

18 Now the servants and the officers were standing by, having made a coal fire because it was cold,—and were warming themselves; and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.

19 The High-priest therefore questioned Jesus concerning his disciples, and concerning his teaching.

20 Jesus answered him—I openly have spoken unto the world,—I ever taught in synagogue and in the temple, where all the Jews gather together; and in secret spake nothing:

21 Why questionest thou me? question them who have heard what I spake unto them. See! these know what I said.

22 And when these things he had said one of the officers who was standing by gave a smart blow to Jesus, saying—Thus answerest thou the High-priest?

23 Jesus answered him—If with abuse I spake bear witness of the abuse; But if with respect why smitest thou me?

24 Annas therefore sent him forth bound, unto Caiaphas the High-priest.

25 Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore unto him—Art thou also from among his disciples? He denied, and said—I am not!

26 Saith one from among the servants of the High-priest, being kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off,—Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

27 Again therefore Peter denied. And straightway a cock crew.

28 So they lead Jesus from Caiaphas unto the judgment-hall. Now it was early; and they themselves entered not into the judgment-hall, that they might not be defiled but might eat the passover.

29 Pilate therefore went forth outside unto them, and saith,—What accusation bring ye against this man?

30 They answered and said unto him—If this one had not been doing mischief unto thee had we not delivered him up.

31 Pilate therefore said unto them—Ye take him, and according to your law judge ye him. The Jews said unto him—Unto us it is not allowed to kill anyone!—

32 that the word of Jesus might be fulfilled which he spake signifying by what manner of death he was about to die.

33 Pilate therefore entered again into the judgment-hall; and addressed Jesus, and said unto him—Art thou the king of the Jews?

34 Jesus answered—Of thyself art thou this thing saying; or did others tell thee concerning me?

35 Pilate answered—Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the High-priests delivered thee up unto me! What hast thou done?

36 Jesus answered—My kingdom is not of this world: If of this world had been my kingdom mine own officers would have been striving that I should not be delivered up unto the Jews: But now my kingdom is not from hence.

37 Pilate therefore said unto him—And yet thou art not a king? Jesus answered—Thou sayest that a king I am:—I for this have been born, and for this have come into the world,—that I may bear witness unto the truth: Every one who is of the truth hearkeneth unto my voice.

38 Pilate saith unto him—What is truth? And this saying again went he out to the Jews, and saith unto them—I find in him not a single fault.

39 Howbeit ye have a custom, that some one I should release unto you during the passover:—Are ye minded then that I release unto you the king of the Jews?

40 So they cried aloud again, saying—Not this man, but Barabbas! Now Barabbas was a robber.