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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.