--- title: "John 18 - Study King James Bible with the church pulpit commentary" description: "Read John 18 with the church pulpit commentary commentary. 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 discip" image: "/_app/immutable/assets/missing.C7wGMEZ6.jpg" url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/study/the-church-pulpit-commentary/john/18" --- [ Read](/kjv/john/18)[ Commentary](/study/john/18)[ Interlinear](/interlinear/john/18) Audio 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. [John 17](/study/john/17) [John 19](/study/john/19) ## Commentary To verse 1 *GETHSEMANE* ‘Jesus … went forth with His disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden.’ [John 18:1](/kjv/john/18/1) **I. Sorrow experienced**.—The agony and bloody sweat ( [Matthew 26:36](/kjv/matthew/26/36); [Luke 22:44](/kjv/luke/22/44)). **II. Indignity suffered**.—The traitor’s kiss ( [Matthew 26:49](/kjv/matthew/26/49)) and the soldiers’ assault ( [John 18:3](/kjv/john/18/3)*;* [John 18:12](/kjv/john/18/12)). **III. Majesty displayed**.—Christ’s advance towards the band ( [John 18:4](/kjv/john/18/4)) and announcement of Himself ( [John 18:5-6](/kjv/john/18/5-6)). **IV. Power exerted**.—The hurling of the band to the ground ( [John 18:6](/kjv/john/18/6)) and the restraining of them while the disciples escaped ( [John 18:8](/kjv/john/18/8)). **V. Love manifested**.—Christ’s care for His own. ‘Let these go their way’ ( [John 18:8](/kjv/john/18/8)). **VI. Mercy extended**.—The healing of the servant’s ear ( [Luke 22:51](/kjv/luke/22/51)). **VII. Submission rendered**.—The drinking of the Father’s cup ( [John 18:11](/kjv/john/18/11)). **Illustration** ‘A great painter, who painted the Man of Sorrows, as an act of the highest worship, showed at once his genius and his reverence by hiding the marred visage, leaving the less noble parts to reveal the agony that had broken His heart. So to us Gethsemane ought ever to be a veiled holy of holies, to be visited, if at all, only at moments when we can look with purified eyes, and allow the meaning of the Saviour in His Passion to steal softly into our minds. We are here on holy ground, and must stand, as it were, in spirit, bareheaded and barefooted, reverent while inquiring.’ (SECOND OUTLINE) *THE SHADOWED GARDEN* ** From Bethlehem to Calvary Christ’s way was one long *Via Dolorosa*—the shadow of the Cross was flung before each onward step—but here is agony and bloody sweat indeed, and we may well believe that** **‘Weeping angels stood confounded** ** To behold their Maker thus.’ **I. Gethsemane speaks to those who have been led by grace to feel the sinfulness of sin**.—It is *here and at the Cross* that we do indeed see sin in its true colours. Here we see the sinless Christ bowed down with horror to the ground—no sorrow is like unto His sorrow—exceeding great and bitter are His cries. If He were only an example, a hero, a martyr, He showed less heroism than many a martyr. Socrates, Polycarp, Huss, displayed greater courage. But Christ and His unexampled sorrow, Christ and His unknown agony, what does it all mean? It means that ‘Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us.’ ( [Galatians 3:13](/kjv/galatians/3/13)). **II. Gethsemane speaks to the lonely**.—It may be you feel desolate and sad. The desire of your eyes has been taken from you, and you are alone. You try to keep up before the world, but often bitter tears fall down your cheeks. Now, if you are a disciple of Jesus, remember the disciple is not above his Master. Go and sit among the shadows of Gethsemane, and as you hear the wind moaning through the trees look around and let your eyes fall on Christ. He was there before you. He knows what it is to be desolate and low. When your heart is overwhelmed think of that prostrate Form beneath the olives of Gethsemane. In His agony your Lord prayed there three several times. And herein He set you an example: *Go and pray*, for you are never so near Christ as when you are drawing near to Him in prayer. ‘Could you not watch with Him one hour?’ ( [Matthew 26:40](/kjv/matthew/26/40)). *Go and pray*, and you will realise the joy and strength and peace of prayer. *Go and pray*, and you will know in very deed the Christ of Gethsemane can comfort the lonely and sad. *Go and pray*, and you will find that what begins in prayer will end in praise. **III. Gethsemane speaks to the tempted**.—All God’s children pass through the furnace of temptation; all true gold must feel the fire; all good wheat must be threshed; all diamonds must be cut. But the Lord Jesus is able to sympathise with His tempted people, for ‘He *knows* what sore temptations mean.’ If you were very ill, would you care to be nursed by one who never felt a thrill of pain? Job’s friends could not comfort him, because they were utterly unable to understand his sufferings. But Christ possesses an ability to succour, arising out of knowledge gained by experience. ‘For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted’ ( [Hebrews 2:18](/kjv/hebrews/2/18)). The Lord Himself knows the power of Satan; and it is a mercy indeed that He has bruised the head of the serpent, and that He will give His children strength to tread on the lion and adder, and to trample the dragon under their feet. —Rev. F. Harper. **Illustration** ‘Oh, what wonders love has done! But how little understood! God well knows, and God alone, What produced that sweat of blood. Who can thy deep wonders see, Here’s my claim, and here alone; None a Saviour more can need. Deeds of righteousness I’ve none; No, not one good work to plead. Not a glimpse of hope for me, Only in *Gethsemane*. Saviour, all the stone remove From my flinty, frozen heart; Thaw it with the beams of love, Pierce it with a blood-dipped dart. 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