1 W hen 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.

¶ When Jesus had spoken these things, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where there was a garden, into which he entered, and his disciples.

2 A nd Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

And Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus gathered there often with his disciples.

3 J udas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

Judas then, taking a company of soldiers and ministers of the high priests and of the Pharisees, came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.

4 J esus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

5 T hey answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus said unto them, I AM. And Judas also, who betrayed him, stood with them.

6 A s soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.

And when he said unto them, I AM, they went backward and fell to the ground.

7 T hen asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.

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

8 J esus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:

Jesus answered, I have told you that I AM; if, therefore, ye seek me, let these go away,

9 T hat the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

that the word might be fulfilled, which he spoke, Of those whom thou gavest me I have lost none.

10 T hen 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.

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

11 T hen said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

Then Jesus said unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath; the cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it?

12 T hen the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

Then the company of soldiers and the tribune and the ministers of the Jews took Jesus and bound him

13 A nd led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

¶ and led him away to Annas first, for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest of that year and he sent him bound unto Caiaphas, the high priest.

14 N ow Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

Now Caiaphas was he who had given the counsel to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

15 A nd 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.

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 B ut 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.

But Peter stood at the door without. Then that other disciple, who was known unto the high priest, went out and spoke unto her that kept the door and brought in Peter.

17 T hen saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.

Then the damsel that kept the door said unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He said, I am not.

18 A nd 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.

And the slaves and servants 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 T he high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples and of his doctrine.

20 J esus 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.

Jesus answered him, I spoke openly to the world; I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple, where all the Jews gather; and I have said nothing in secret.

21 W hy askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

Why dost thou ask me? Ask those who heard me what I have said unto them; behold, they know what I said.

22 A nd 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?

And when he had thus spoken, one of the servants who stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

23 J esus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil, but if well, why dost thou smite me?

24 N ow Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

Thus Annas sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

25 A nd 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.

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 O ne 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?

One of the slaves of the high priest, kinsman of the one whose ear Peter had cut off, said, Did I not see thee in the garden with him?

27 P eter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

Peter then denied again, and immediately the cock crew.

28 T hen 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.

¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment, and it was early; and they themselves did not go into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the passover.

29 P ilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?

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

30 T hey answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

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

31 T hen 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:

Then Pilate said unto them, Take him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death;

32 T hat the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

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

33 T hen Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

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

34 J esus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it unto thee of me?

35 P ilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

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

36 J esus 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.

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews; now, therefore, my kingdom is not from here.

37 P ilate 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.

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I AM king. To this end I was born, and for this cause I came into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice.

38 P ilate 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.

Pilate said unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and said unto them, I find no fault at all in him.

39 B ut 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?

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 T hen cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

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