< John 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.
These things spake Jesus, and went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered.
2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.
And Judas also, the betrayer, knew the place; because Jesus often there met 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.
Then Judas received a regiment, and from the presence of the chief priests and Pharisees he had officials; and he came to the place with lanterns and lamps and weapons.
4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
And Jesus, as he knew every thing that was to befall him, went forth and said to 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.
They say to him: Jesus the Nazarean. Jesus said to them: I am he. And Judas the betrayer was also standing with them.
6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.
And when Jesus said to them, I am he, they drew back and fell upon the ground.
7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
And again Jesus asked them: Whom seek ye? And they said: Jesus the Nazarean.
8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am [he]: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
Jesus said to them: I have told you that I am he; and if ye seek me, let these go away:
9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
that the speech might be fulfilled, which he uttered: Of them, whom thou hast given me, I have lost not even one.
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.
And Simon Cephas had upon him a sword; and he drew it, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And 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?
And Jesus said to Cephas: Put the sword into its 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,
Then the regiment and the chiliarchs and the officials of the Jews laid hold of 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.
and they led him first to the presence of Annas; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest of that year.
14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
And it was Caiaphas who counselled the Jews, that it was expedient, 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.
And Simon Cephas and one other of the disciples went after Jesus. And that other disciple knew the high priest; and he entered with Jesus into the hall.
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.
But Simon stood without at the door; and that other disciple, who knew the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper and brought in Simon.
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.
And the maid who kept the door, said to Simon: Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? And he said: 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.
And the servants and officials were standing, and had placed a fire to warm themselves
19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
And the high priest interrogated Jesus respecting his disciples, and respecting 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.
And Jesus said to him: I have discoursed openly with the people, and have at all times taught in the synagogue and in the temple, where all the Jews assemble; and I have uttered nothing in private.
21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
Why dost thou interrogate me? Ask them who have heard, what I said to them: lo, they know what I have 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?
And as he said these things, one of the officials standing by, smote the cheek of Jesus, and said to him: Givest thou such an answer to the high priest?
23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
Jesus replied, and said to him: If I have spoken evil bear witness of that evil; but if well, why smitest thou me?
24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
Now Annas had sent Jesus bound to 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.
And Simon Cephas was standing and warming himself; and they said to him: Art not thou also one of his disciples? And he denied, 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?
And one of the servants of the high priest, a kinsman of him whose ear Simon cut off, said to him: Did I not see thee with him in the garden?
27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
And again Simon denied: and at that moment 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.
And they led Jesus from the presence of Caiaphas unto the Praetorium; and it was morning. But they did not enter the Praetorium, lest they should defile themselves before they had eaten the passover.
29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
And Pilate went forth to them without, and said to them: What accusation have 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.
They replied, and said to him: If he were not a malefactor, we should not have delivered him up to 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:
Pilate said to them: Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews said to him: It is not lawful for us to put a man to death:
32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.
that the speech of Jesus might be fulfilled, when he made known by what death he was to die.
33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
And Pilate went into the Praetorium, and called Jesus, and said to 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?
Jesus said to him: Sayest thou this of thyself, or have others said it to 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?
Pilate said to him: Am I a Jew? Thy countrymen and the chief priests have delivered thee to 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.
Jesus said to him: My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have fought, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews: but now, my kingdom is 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.
Pilate said to him: Then thou art a king? Jesus said to him: Thou hast said, that I am a king. For this was I born; and for this came I into the world, that I might bear testimony to 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].
Pilate said to him: What is the truth? And as he said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them: I find not any crime in him.
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?
And ye have a custom that I should release one to you at the passover; will ye, therefore, that I release to you this king of the Jews?
40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
And they all cried out, and said: Not this man, but Barabbas. Now this Barabbas was a robber.

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