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The Gospel of John

John 18

World English Bible (public domain). Under each verse: the Fathers whose text matches its wording, in whole or in part, and cross references from OpenBible.info.

1

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered.

“> > xviii. 1, 2 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, Himself and His disciples.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 99

“There, we understand, was the garden which John brings into notice when he gives the following narration: “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.””

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 174

“John xviii. 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.” [1. ] An awful thing is death, and very full of terror, but not to those who have learnt …”

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 512

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 692

See also

  • 2 Samuel 15:23
  • Matthew 26:36
  • Mark 14:32
  • John 18:26
  • Luke 22:39–40
2

Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.

“Now Judas also, which betrayed Him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with His disciples.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 99

““Judas also, which betrayed Him, knew the place; for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with His disciples.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 512

“And Judas also, who betrayed Him, knew the place; for Jesus oft-times resorted thither with His disciples.””

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 692

See also

  • Luke 21:37
  • Luke 22:39
3

Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.

“> > 3 Judas then, having received the band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither, with lanterns, and torches, and weapons.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 100

““Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the Chief Priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns, and torches, and weapons.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 512

““Judas then,” he adds, “having received a cohort, and officers from the chief men and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns, and torches, and weapons.””

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 692

More from the Fathers

  • Cyril of AlexandriaFive Tomes Against Nestorius - Book 5passage 18

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4

Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went out and said to them, “Who are you looking for?”

““Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon Him, went forth, and said, Whom seek ye?””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 513

““Jesus, therefore,” as the evangelist proceeds to say, “knowing all things that should come upon Him, went forth and saith unto them, Whom seek ye?”

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 693

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5

They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas also, who betrayed him, was standing with them.

“They answered Him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am He. And Judas also, which betrayed Him, was standing with them.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 101

“They answered Him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am He. And Judas also, which betrayed Him, stood with them.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 178

More from the Fathers

  • Cyril of AlexandriaFive Tomes Against Nestorius - Book 5passage 18
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 693
6

When therefore he said to them, “I am he,” they went backward and fell to the ground.

“When therefore He said unto them, I am He, they went backward, and fell to the ground.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 101

“As soon then as He had said unto them, I am He, they went backward, and fell to the ground.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 178

“I am He: and they went backward and fell to the ground.””

John ChrysostomHomily on the Passage (Matt. xxvi. 19), 'Father If It Be Possible Let This Cup Pass from Me,' Etc., and Against Marcionists and Manichæans.passage 6

More from the Fathers

  • Cyril of AlexandriaFive Tomes Against Nestorius - Book 5passage 18
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 113, 427, 693

See also

  • Psalm 27:2
  • Psalm 70:2–3
  • 2 Kings 1:9–15
7

Again therefore he asked them, “Who are you looking for?” They said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”

“Then asked He them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 178

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 693
8

Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If therefore you seek me, let these go their way,”

“Jesus answered, I told you that I am He: if therefore ye seek Me, let these go their way: that the word might be fulfilled which He spake, Of those whom Thou hast given Me I lost not one.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 103

“Jesus answered, I have told you that I am He: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way; that the saying might be fulfilled which He spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.” 16.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 178

9

that the word might be fulfilled which he spoke, “Of those whom you have given me, I have lost none.”

“Jesus answered, I have told you that I am He: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way; that the saying might be fulfilled which He spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.” 16.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 178

“might be fulfilled which He spake, Of those which Thou gavest Me have I lost none.” By “loss” He doth not here mean that which is of death, but that which is eternal; though the Evangelist in the present case includes the former also. And one might wonder why they …”

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 513

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10

Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

“> > 10 Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, and struck the high-priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 105

““Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. And the servant’s name was Malchus.””

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 694

See also

  • Mark 14:47
  • Matthew 26:51–54
  • Luke 22:49–51
  • John 18:26
11

Jesus therefore said to Peter, “Put the sword into its sheath. The cup which the Father has given me, shall I not surely drink it?”

“> > 11 Jesus therefore said unto Peter, Put up thy sword into its sheath: the cup which the Father hath given Me, shall I not drink it?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 108

“Peter’s deed, however, was disapproved of by the Lord, and He prevented Him from proceeding further by the words: “Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?””

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 694

“Mark 14:36 To take the narrowest ground of argument, might you not have refuted for yourself this dull impiety by your own reading of the words, Put up your sword into its sheath: the cup which My Father has given Me, shall I not drink it John 18:11?”

Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 10passage 21

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12

So the detachment, the commanding officer, and the officers of the Jews seized Jesus and bound him,

“> > 12, 13, 14 So the band, and the chief captain, and the officers of the Jews, seized Jesus and bound Him, and led Him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, which was high priest that year.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 110

““Then the cohort, and the tribune, and the officers of the Jews, took Jesus, and bound Him.””

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 694

See also

13

and led him to Annas first, for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.

“> > 12, 13, 14 So the band, and the chief captain, and the officers of the Jews, seized Jesus and bound Him, and led Him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, which was high priest that year.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 110

“Nor does he withhold the reason for so doing: “For he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that same year.”

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 696

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14

Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should perish for the people.

“Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 110

““Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 514

“Now Caiaphas was he,” he says, “who gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.””

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 696

More from the Fathers

  • Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 112
15

Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest;

“> > 15 Now that disciple was known unto the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 112

““And that disciple,” he says, “was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest; but Peter stood at the door without.”

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 696

““And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 514

More from the Fathers

  • Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 113
  • Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 180

See also

  • Luke 22:54
  • Mark 14:54
16

but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought in Peter.

“So the other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, went out, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 113

“… “was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest; but Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, who was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.”

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 696

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 180
17

Then the maid who kept the door said to Peter, “Are you also one of this man’s disciples?” He said, “I am not.”

“> > 17 The maid, therefore, that kept the door, saith unto Peter, Art thou also one of this Man s disciples? He saith, I am not.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 113

“For all that John says there is this, “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.””

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 696
18

Now the servants and the officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals, for it was cold. They were warming themselves. Peter was with them, standing and warming himself.

“> > 18 Now the servants and the officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals; for it was cold, and they were warming themselves: and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 114

“His record of this is to the following effect: “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.””

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183

See also

  • Mark 14:54
19

The high priest therefore asked Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching.

“> > 19 The high priest therefore asked Jesus of His disciples, and of His teaching.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 114

“It is to this effect: “The high priest then asked Jesus of His disciples, and of His doctrine.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183

““The high priest then asked Jesus of His disciples, and of His doctrine.” [3. ] O the wickedness!”

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 515

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 697
20

Jesus answered him, “I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.

“> > 20 Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 115

“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.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 697

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21

Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, they know the things which I said.”

“> > 21 Why askest thou Me? Ask them that have heard Me, what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 116

“Why askest thou me? ask those who heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.””

Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 697

““Why askest thou Me? Ask them which heard Me.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 516

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 698
  • Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183
22

When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, “Do you answer the high priest like that?”

“> > 22 And when He had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying unto Him, Answerest Thou the high priest so?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 117

“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?”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183

23

Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?”

“> > 23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou Me?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 119

“Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why smitest thou me?”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183

“… “Answerest thou the high priest so?” guarding the priestly dignity, and teaching that it ought to be maintained, would say nothing against the high priest, but only clearing His own innocence, answered, saying, “If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why smitest thou me?””

Cyprian of CarthageThe Epistles of Cyprian.passage 186

More from the Fathers

  • Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 10passage 95
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 698
  • Cyprian of CarthageThe Epistles of Cyprian.passages 128, 174
  • John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.passage 95
  • RufinusJerome's Apology for Himself Against the Books of Rufinus.passage 60
  • John ChrysostomHomily on the Passage (Matt. xxvi. 19), 'Father If It Be Possible Let This Cup Pass from Me,' Etc., and Against Marcionists and Manichæans.passage 8
  • John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passages 428, 516
  • John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Epistle to the Hebrews.passage 236
  • JeromeTreatises.passage 277
  • John ChrysostomHomilies on Second Corinthians.passage 36

and 3 more passages

24

Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas, the high priest.

“> [Introduction] > > > xviii. 24, 25, 26, 27 Annas therefore sent Him bound unto Caiaphas, the high priest.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 1

“And Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.””

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183

More from the Fathers

  • Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 11passage 112
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 699, 701

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25

Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, “You aren’t also one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.”

“Now Simon Peter was standing warming himself. They said therefore unto him, Art thou also one of His disciples?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 1

“… back upon his narration of that incident with the view of making up a complete account of the threefold denial, he proceeds thus: “And Simon 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.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 183

““And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 516

26

One of the servants of the high priest, being a relative of him whose ear Peter had cut off, said, “Didn’t I see you in the garden with him?”

“One of the servants of the high priest, being a kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with Him?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 1

“John follows with his account of Peter’s third denial, which is thus given: “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?”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 185

“Then saith “the kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, (grieving at what had taken place,) Did I not see thee in the garden?”

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 516

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 699
27

Peter therefore denied it again, and immediately the rooster crowed.

“Peter then denied again; and immediately the cock crew.””

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 185

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 699

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28

They led Jesus therefore from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. It was early, and they themselves didn’t enter into the Praetorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover.

“… divine and evangelist, teaches us in the Gospel written by him, where he thus speaks: “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.””

Peter of AlexandriaFragments from the Writings of Peter.passage 6

“> > 28 They lead Jesus therefore from Caiaphas into the palace: and it was early; and they themselves entered not into the palace, that they might not be defiled, but that they might eat the passover.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 3

“He proceeds thus: “And they themselves went not into the judgment-hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 195

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  • John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 737
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 701
  • Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 188

See also

29

Pilate therefore went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?”

“> > 29 Pilate therefore went out unto them, and saith, What accusation bring ye against this Man?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 5

“Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 195

““And having gone out, he said, What accusation bring ye against this man?” [4. ] Seest thou that he was free from fondness for rule and from malice?”

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 517

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 701
  • Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passages 196, 202
  • John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 518

See also

  • Matthew 27:23
  • Mark 15:2–5
30

They answered him, “If this man weren’t an evildoer, we wouldn’t have delivered him up to you.”

“They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.””

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 195

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passages 197, 202
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 701
31

Pilate therefore said to them, “Take him yourselves, and judge him according to your law.” Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is illegal for us to put anyone to death,”

“> > 31 Pilate therefore said unto them, Take Him yourselves, and judge Him according to your Law.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 6

“Here, then, he proceeds thus: “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; that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which He spake, signifying …”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

“They therefore said, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 518

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 202
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 701, 704
32

that the word of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spoke, signifying by what kind of death he should die.

“> > 31, 32 The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: that the word of Jesus might be fulfilled, which He spake, signifying by what manner of death He should die.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 6

“The Jews, therefore, said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death; that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which He spake, signifying what death He should die.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

“But this they said, “that the saying of the Lord might be fulfilled, which He spake, signifying by what death He should die.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 518

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  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 703

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33

Pilate therefore entered again into the Praetorium, called Jesus, and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?”

“> > 33 Pilate therefore entered again into the palace, and called Jesus, and said unto Him. Art Thou the King of the Jews?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 7

“Then Pilate entered into the judgment-hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto Him, Art thou the King of the Jews?”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 704

See also

  • Luke 23:3–4
34

Jesus answered him, “Do you say this by yourself, or did others tell you about me?”

“> > 34 Jesus answered, Sayest thou this of thyself, or did others tell it thee concerning Me?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 8

“And Jesus answered, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?””

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

“Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of Me?””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 518

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 704
35

Pilate answered, “I’m not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered you to me. What have you done?”

“> > 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests delivered Thee unto me: What hast Thou done?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 9

“It proceeds thus: “Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

““Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me; what hast thou done?””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 518

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  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 704
36

Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.”

“> > 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.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 9

“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.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

““If My Kingdom were of this world, then would My servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews.””

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 519

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  • Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 20
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 704, 705
  • Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 173
  • John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 749

See also

  • Luke 17:20–21
  • Colossians 1:12–14
  • John 6:15
  • Romans 14:17
  • Daniel 2:44
37

Pilate therefore said to him, “Are you a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this reason I have been born, and for this reason I have come into the world, that I should testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”

“And again he says; ‘To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth.”

Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 108

“To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth My voice.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 11

“His terms are these: “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.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

More from the Fathers

  • John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passages 519, 522
  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 705, 706
  • Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 173

See also

38

Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” When he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

“> > 38, 39 And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find no crime in Him.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 12

“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 no fault in him.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 707

See also

39

But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Therefore, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”

“But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one prisoner at the Passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 12

“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?”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 196

““Ye have a custom that I should release unto you one at the Passover”; then in a persuasory way, “Will ye therefore that I release the king of the Jews?”

John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 522

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 707

See also

  • Matthew 27:15–18
40

Then they all shouted again, saying, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.

“> > 40 They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this Man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.”

Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 13

“Then cried they all again, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.”

Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 197

More from the Fathers

  • Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 707

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