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 said these things, He went with His followers across the small river Kidron. He and His followers went to a garden there.

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

Judas, who was handing Him over to the leaders, knew the place also. Jesus and His followers had met there many times.

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 led some soldiers and some men who had been sent by the head religious leaders of the Jews and the proud religious law-keepers to the garden. They carried lamps and sticks that were burning and swords.

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

Jesus knew what was going to happen to Him. He went out and asked them, “Who are you looking for?”

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

The soldiers answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said, “I am Jesus.” Judas, who was handing Him over, was with them also.

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

When He said to them, “I am Jesus,” they stepped back and fell to the ground.

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

He asked them again, “Who are you looking for?” They said again, “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:

He said, “I have told you that I am Jesus. If you are looking for Me, let these men go their way.”

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

He said this so the words He spoke might happen, “I have not lost one of those You gave Me.”

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.

Simon Peter had a sword. He took it and hit a servant who was owned by the head religious leader and cut off his right ear. The servant’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 to Peter, “Put your sword back where it belongs. Am I not to go through what My Father has given Me to go through?” Jesus Stands in Front of Annas

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

Then the soldiers and their captain and the men sent by the Jewish religious leaders took Jesus and tied 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.

They took Him to Annas first. He was the father-in-law of Caiaphas. Caiaphas was the head religious leader that year.

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

Caiaphas had talked to the Jews. He told them it would be a good thing if one man should die for the people. Peter Lies about Jesus

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.

Simon Peter and another follower came behind Jesus. This other follower was known to the head religious leader. He went with Jesus to the head religious leader’s house.

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.

Peter stood outside at the gate. The other follower, who was known by the head religious leader, went out and talked to the servant-girl who watched the gate. Then he took Peter inside.

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.

The servant-girl who watched the door said to Peter, “Are you not a follower of this Man?” 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.

The servants who were owned by someone and the soldiers had made a fire because it was cold. They were getting warm by the fire. Peter was standing with them getting warm. Jesus Stands in Front of Caiaphas

19 T he high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

The head religious leader of the Jews asked Jesus about His followers. He asked Jesus about His teaching.

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 said, “I have spoken very plain words to the world. I have always taught in the Jewish place of worship and in the house of God. It is where the Jews go all the time. My words have not been said 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 do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard what I said to them. 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?

Then one of the soldiers standing there hit Jesus with his hand. He said, “Is that how You talk to the head religious leaders?”

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

Jesus said, “If I said anything wrong, tell Me what was wrong. If I said what was right, why did you hit Me?”

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

Then Annas sent Jesus to Caiaphas, the head religious leader. Jesus was still tied up.

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.

Simon Peter was standing there and getting warm. They said to him, “Are you not one of His followers also?” He lied and said he did not know Jesus and answered, “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?

A servant who was owned by the head religious leader was there. He was of the family of the man whose ear Peter cut off. The man said, “Did I not see you in the garden with Him?”

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

Again Peter lied and said he did not know Jesus. At once a rooster crowed. Jesus Stands in Front of Pilate

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.

They led Jesus from Caiaphas into the court room. It was early in the morning. They did not go inside because their Law said if they did they would become dirty with sin. Then they would not be able to eat the religious supper to remember how the Jews left Egypt.

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

So Pilate came out to them. He asked, “What have you to say against the Man?”

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

The Jews said, “If He had not done wrong, we would not have brought Him to you.”

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 to them, “Take Him yourselves and give Him a trial by your Law.” The Jews said to him, “It is against our Law to put anyone to death.”

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

This happened as Jesus said it would happen. He had told what kind of death He would 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 went back into the court room. He called for Jesus and said to Him, “Are You 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 said, “Do you ask Me this yourself, or did others say this to you about 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 said, “Do you think I am a Jew? Your own people and religious leaders have handed You over to me. What have You 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 said, “My holy nation does not belong to this world. If My holy nation were of this world, My helpers would fight so I would not be handed over to the Jews. My holy nation is not of this world.”

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 said to Him, “So You are a King?” Jesus said, “You are right when you say that I am a King. I was born for this reason. I came into the world for this reason. I came to speak about the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Jesus or Barabbas Is to Go Free

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 to Jesus, “What is truth?” After Pilate said this, he went out again to the Jews. He said, “I do not find Him guilty.

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 every year a man who is in prison is allowed to go free at the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt. Do you want the King of the Jews to go free?”

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

Then they spoke with loud voices, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.