Jean - Caput 18

Jean 18.1 haec cum dixisset Iesus egressus est cum discipulis suis trans torrentem Cedron ubi erat hortus in quem introivit ipse et discipuli eius Jean 18.2 sciebat autem et Iudas qui tradebat eum ipsum locum quia frequenter Iesus convenerat illuc cum discipulis suis Jean 18.3 Iudas ergo cum accepisset cohortem et a pontificibus et Pharisaeis ministros venit illuc cum lanternis et facibus et armis Jean 18.4 Iesus itaque sciens omnia quae ventura erant super eum processit et dicit eis quem quaeritis Jean 18.5 responderunt ei Iesum Nazarenum dicit eis Iesus ego sum stabat autem et Iudas qui tradebat eum cum ipsis Jean 18.6 ut ergo dixit eis ego sum abierunt retrorsum et ceciderunt in terram Jean 18.7 iterum ergo eos interrogavit quem quaeritis illi autem dixerunt Iesum Nazarenum Jean 18.8 respondit Iesus dixi vobis quia ego sum si ergo me quaeritis sinite hos abire Jean 18.9 ut impleretur sermo quem dixit quia quos dedisti mihi non perdidi ex ipsis quemquam Jean 18.10 Simon ergo Petrus habens gladium eduxit eum et percussit pontificis servum et abscidit eius auriculam dextram erat autem nomen servo Malchus Jean 18.11 dixit ergo Iesus Petro mitte gladium in vaginam calicem quem dedit mihi Pater non bibam illum Jean 18.12 cohors ergo et tribunus et ministri Iudaeorum conprehenderunt Iesum et ligaverunt eum Jean 18.13 et adduxerunt eum ad Annam primum erat enim socer Caiaphae qui erat pontifex anni illius Jean 18.14 erat autem Caiaphas qui consilium dederat Iudaeis quia expedit unum hominem mori pro populo Jean 18.15 sequebatur autem Iesum Simon Petrus et alius discipulus discipulus autem ille erat notus pontifici et introivit cum Iesu in atrium pontificis Jean 18.16 Petrus autem stabat ad ostium foris exivit ergo discipulus alius qui erat notus pontifici et dixit ostiariae et introduxit Petrum Jean 18.17 dicit ergo Petro ancilla ostiaria numquid et tu ex discipulis es hominis istius dicit ille non sum Jean 18.18 stabant autem servi et ministri ad prunas quia frigus erat et calefiebant erat autem cum eis et Petrus stans et calefaciens se Jean 18.19 pontifex ergo interrogavit Iesum de discipulis suis et de doctrina eius Jean 18.20 respondit ei Iesus ego palam locutus sum mundo ego semper docui in synagoga et in templo quo omnes Iudaei conveniunt et in occulto locutus sum nihil Jean 18.21 quid me interrogas interroga eos qui audierunt quid locutus sum ipsis ecce hii sciunt quae dixerim ego Jean 18.22 haec autem cum dixisset unus adsistens ministrorum dedit alapam Iesu dicens sic respondes pontifici Jean 18.23 respondit ei Iesus si male locutus sum testimonium perhibe de malo si autem bene quid me caedis Jean 18.24 et misit eum Annas ligatum ad Caiaphan pontificem Jean 18.25 erat autem Simon Petrus stans et calefaciens se dixerunt ergo ei numquid et tu ex discipulis eius es negavit ille et dixit non sum Jean 18.26 dicit unus ex servis pontificis cognatus eius cuius abscidit Petrus auriculam nonne ego te vidi in horto cum illo Jean 18.27 iterum ergo negavit Petrus et statim gallus cantavit Jean 18.28 adducunt ergo Iesum a Caiapha in praetorium erat autem mane et ipsi non introierunt in praetorium ut non contaminarentur sed manducarent pascha Jean 18.29 exivit ergo Pilatus ad eos foras et dixit quam accusationem adfertis adversus hominem hunc Jean 18.30 responderunt et dixerunt ei si non esset hic malefactor non tibi tradidissemus eum Jean 18.31 dixit ergo eis Pilatus accipite eum vos et secundum legem vestram iudicate eum dixerunt ergo ei Iudaei nobis non licet interficere quemquam Jean 18.32 ut sermo Iesu impleretur quem dixit significans qua esset morte moriturus Jean 18.33 introivit ergo iterum in praetorium Pilatus et vocavit Iesum et dixit ei tu es rex Iudaeorum Jean 18.34 et respondit Iesus a temet ipso hoc dicis an alii tibi dixerunt de me Jean 18.35 respondit Pilatus numquid ego Iudaeus sum gens tua et pontifices tradiderunt te mihi quid fecisti Jean 18.36 respondit Iesus regnum meum non est de mundo hoc si ex hoc mundo esset regnum meum ministri mei decertarent ut non traderer Iudaeis nunc autem meum regnum non est hinc Jean 18.37 dixit itaque ei Pilatus ergo rex es tu respondit Iesus tu dicis quia rex sum ego ego in hoc natus sum et ad hoc veni in mundum ut testimonium perhibeam veritati omnis qui est ex veritate audit meam vocem Jean 18.38 dicit ei Pilatus quid est veritas et cum hoc dixisset iterum exivit ad Iudaeos et dicit eis ego nullam invenio in eo causam Jean 18.39 est autem consuetudo vobis ut unum dimittam vobis in pascha vultis ergo dimittam vobis regem Iudaeorum Jean 18.40 clamaverunt rursum omnes dicentes non hunc sed Barabban erat autem Barabbas latro

Jean : Caput 18

The Betrayal and Trial of Jesus according to John Chapter 18

Chapter 18 of the Gospel of John immerses us in the tragic moments of the betrayal and trial of our Lord Jesus Christ. How does he face his accusers with dignity and calm? This intense text recounts the arrest in Gethsemane, the interrogations before Annas, Caiaphas, and Pilate, as well as Peter's denial. Throughout this chapter, we are confronted with profound themes such as the sovereignty of Christ in his suffering, the nature of his kingdom, and human weakness. John 18 shows us Jesus in control, even in his apparent defeat.

Exploring Enlightening Bible Passages

We invite you to examine five biblical passages that shed light on the dramatic events of this crucial chapter.

Matthew 26:36

"Then Jesus and his disciples went to a place called Gethsemane and said to them, 'Sit here while I go over there and pray.'" » » This passage provides a parallel account of the beginning of the events in Gethsemane, which John describes in John 18:1.

Mark 14:47

“One of those standing by drew his sword and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his ear. » This verse corresponds to the event described in John 18:10, where Peter cuts off Malchus's ear.

Luke 22:61-62

"The Lord turned and looked directly at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had said to him: 'Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.'" As he left the place, he wept bitterly. » » This passage completes the account of Peter's denial in John 18:15-27 by adding emotional details.

Acts 1:16

" and says, "Brothers, the scripture must be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke through David concerning Judas, who was a guide to those who arrested Jesus. » » Peter refers to Judas' betrayal, detailed in John 18:2-3, as a fulfillment of Scripture.

1 Peter 2:23

"When he was insulted, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously. » » This verse reflects Jesus' attitude during his trial, as described in John 18:19-24 and 28-40.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to reflect on Jesus' strength and resilience in the face of adversity, and to draw inspiration from his example in our own spiritual struggles.