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

Habiendo dicho Jesús estas cosas, salió con sus discípulos al otro lado del torrente de Cedrón, donde había un huerto, en el cual entró con sus discípulos.

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

Y también Judas, el que le entregaba, conocía aquel lugar, porque muchas veces Jesús se había reunido allí con sus discípulos.

3 J udas 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.

Judas, pues, tomando una compañía de soldados, y alguaciles de los principales sacerdotes y de los fariseos, fue allí con linternas y antorchas, y con armas.

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

Pero Jesús, sabiendo todas las cosas que le habían de sobrevenir, se adelantó y les dijo: ¿A quién buscáis?

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

Le respondieron: A Jesús nazareno. Jesús les dijo: Yo soy. Y estaba también con ellos Judas, el que le entregaba.

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

Cuando les dijo: Yo soy, retrocedieron, y cayeron a tierra.

7 H e asked them again, “Who are you looking for?” They said again, “Jesus of Nazareth.”

Volvió, pues, a preguntarles: ¿A quién buscáis? Y ellos dijeron: A Jesús nazareno.

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

Respondió Jesús: Os he dicho que yo soy; pues si me buscáis a mí, dejad ir a éstos;

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

para que se cumpliese aquello que había dicho: De los que me diste, no perdí ninguno.

10 S imon 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.

Entonces Simón Pedro, que tenía una espada, la desenvainó, e hirió al siervo del sumo sacerdote, y le cortó la oreja derecha. Y el siervo se llamaba Malco.

11 T hen 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

Jesús entonces dijo a Pedro: Mete tu espada en la vaina; la copa que el Padre me ha dado, ¿no la he de beber? Jesús ante el sumo sacerdote (Mt. 26. 57-58; Mr. 14. 53-54; Lc. 22. 54)

12 T hen the soldiers and their captain and the men sent by the Jewish religious leaders took Jesus and tied Him.

Entonces la compañía de soldados, el tribuno y los alguaciles de los judíos, prendieron a Jesús y le ataron,

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

y le llevaron primeramente a Anás; porque era suegro de Caifás, que era sumo sacerdote aquel año.

14 C aiaphas 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

Era Caifás el que había dado el consejo a los judíos, de que convenía que un solo hombre muriese por el pueblo. Pedro en el patio de Anás (Mt. 26. 69-70; Mr. 14. 66-68; Lc. 22. 55-57)

15 S imon 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.

Y seguían a Jesús Simón Pedro y otro discípulo. Y este discípulo era conocido del sumo sacerdote, y entró con Jesús al patio del sumo sacerdote;

16 P eter 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.

mas Pedro estaba fuera, a la puerta. Salió, pues, el discípulo que era conocido del sumo sacerdote, y habló a la portera, e hizo entrar a Pedro.

17 T he servant-girl who watched the door said to Peter, “Are you not a follower of this Man?” He said, “I am not!”

Entonces la criada portera dijo a Pedro: ¿No eres tú también de los discípulos de este hombre? Dijo él: No lo soy.

18 T he 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

Y estaban en pie los siervos y los alguaciles que habían encendido un fuego; porque hacía frío, y se calentaban; y también con ellos estaba Pedro en pie, calentándose. Anás interroga a Jesús (Mt. 26. 59-66; Mr. 14. 55-64; Lc. 22. 66-71)

19 T he head religious leader of the Jews asked Jesus about His followers. He asked Jesus about His teaching.

Y el sumo sacerdote preguntó a Jesús acerca de sus discípulos y de su doctrina.

20 J esus 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.

Jesús le respondió: Yo públicamente he hablado al mundo; siempre he enseñado en la sinagoga y en el templo, donde se reúnen todos los judíos, y nada he hablado en oculto.

21 W hy do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard what I said to them. They know what I said.”

¿Por qué me preguntas a mí? Pregunta a los que han oído, qué les haya yo hablado; he aquí, ellos saben lo que yo he dicho.

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

Cuando Jesús hubo dicho esto, uno de los alguaciles, que estaba allí, le dio una bofetada, diciendo: ¿Así respondes al sumo sacerdote?

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

Jesús le respondió: Si he hablado mal, testifica en qué está el mal; y si bien, ¿por qué me golpeas?

24 T hen Annas sent Jesus to Caiaphas, the head religious leader. Jesus was still tied up.

Anás entonces le envió atado a Caifás, el sumo sacerdote. Pedro niega a Jesús (Mt. 26. 71-75; Mr. 14. 69-72; Lc. 22. 58-62)

25 S imon 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!”

Estaba, pues, Pedro en pie, calentándose. Y le dijeron: ¿No eres tú de sus discípulos? El negó, y dijo: No lo soy.

26 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?”

Uno de los siervos del sumo sacerdote, pariente de aquel a quien Pedro había cortado la oreja, le dijo: ¿No te vi yo en el huerto con él?

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

Negó Pedro otra vez; y en seguida cantó el gallo. Jesús ante Pilato (Mt. 27. 1-2, 11-31; Mr. 15. 1-20; Lc. 23. 1-5, 13-25)

28 T hey 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.

Llevaron a Jesús de casa de Caifás al pretorio. Era de mañana, y ellos no entraron en el pretorio para no contaminarse, y así poder comer la pascua.

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

Entonces salió Pilato a ellos, y les dijo: ¿Qué acusación traéis contra este hombre?

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

Respondieron y le dijeron: Si éste no fuera malhechor, no te lo habríamos entregado.

31 T hen 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.”

Entonces les dijo Pilato: Tomadle vosotros, y juzgadle según vuestra ley. Y los judíos le dijeron: A nosotros no nos está permitido dar muerte a nadie;

32 T his happened as Jesus said it would happen. He had told what kind of death He would die.

para que se cumpliese la palabra que Jesús había dicho, dando a entender de qué muerte iba a morir.

33 T hen Pilate went back into the court room. He called for Jesus and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

Entonces Pilato volvió a entrar en el pretorio, y llamó a Jesús y le dijo: ¿Eres tú el Rey de los judíos?

34 J esus said, “Do you ask Me this yourself, or did others say this to you about Me?”

Jesús le respondió: ¿Dices tú esto por ti mismo, o te lo han dicho otros de mí?

35 P ilate said, “Do you think I am a Jew? Your own people and religious leaders have handed You over to me. What have You done?”

Pilato le respondió: ¿Soy yo acaso judío? Tu nación, y los principales sacerdotes, te han entregado a mí. ¿Qué has hecho?

36 J esus 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.”

Respondió Jesús: Mi reino no es de este mundo; si mi reino fuera de este mundo, mis servidores pelearían para que yo no fuera entregado a los judíos; pero mi reino no es de aquí.

37 P ilate 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

Le dijo entonces Pilato: ¿Luego, eres tú rey? Respondió Jesús: Tú dices que yo soy rey. Yo para esto he nacido, y para esto he venido al mundo, para dar testimonio a la verdad. Todo aquel que es de la verdad, oye mi voz.

38 P ilate 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.

Le dijo Pilato: ¿Qué es la verdad? Y cuando hubo dicho esto, salió otra vez a los judíos, y les dijo: Yo no hallo en él ningún delito.

39 B ut 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?”

Pero vosotros tenéis la costumbre de que os suelte uno en la pascua. ¿Queréis, pues, que os suelte al Rey de los judíos?

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

Entonces todos dieron voces de nuevo, diciendo: No a éste, sino a Barrabás. Y Barrabás era ladrón.