John 18 — KJV

18 Verse 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. ^{Verse 2} And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 4} Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? ^{Verse 5} They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. ^{Verse 6} As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. ^{Verse 7} Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. ^{Verse 8} Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: ^{Verse 9} That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 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? ^{Verse 12} Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, ^{Verse 13} And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. ^{Verse 14} Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 19} The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 21} Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. ^{Verse 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? ^{Verse 23} Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? ^{Verse 24} Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 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? ^{Verse 27} Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 29} Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? ^{Verse 30} They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. ^{Verse 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: ^{Verse 32} That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. ^{Verse 33} Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? ^{Verse 34} Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? ^{Verse 35} Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 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. ^{Verse 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? ^{Verse 40} Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.