Skip to Content

Reading Plan · Day 310

Changes this passage only. Set your default for every passage.

John 16-18

Continue at

Previously · Day 309 · John 13-15

The previous day's reading covered the events and teaching at the Last Supper, which continued into the next chapter.

Day 310 Read

Where You Stopped

John 16

1These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.

1These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

Commentary · verse 1

Jesus spoke to the Disciples about persecution and being hated so they would be prepared when it happened. They were warned and knowing "These things" ought to cause them to not stumble when persecution happened.

2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you shall think that he offereth service unto God.

2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

Commentary · verse 2

The time would come that people would kill believers and think that it was God's Will. Was this a foreshadowing of what Saul/Paul of Tarsus would do?

3And these things will they do, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

3And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

Commentary · verse 3

Again, Jesus stated the cause of people killing believers while believing it was a service to God was that these people did not know God or Jesus.

4But these things have I spoken unto you, that when their hour is come, ye may remember them, how that I told you. And these things I said not unto you from the beginning, because I was with you.

4But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.

Commentary · verse 4

Jesus gave them this information to build their faith. When the persecution came they could remember and imagine the words Jesus spoke.

5But now I go unto him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

6But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

5But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

6But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

Commentary · verses 5-6

The Disciples were sorrowful because Jesus was leaving. Jesus pointed out they did not understand that Him leaving was a good thing in the long term.

7Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.

7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Commentary · verse 7

Doctrine: The Holy Spirit could not come unless Jesus went away. It was good that Jesus went away so that He could send the Comforter.

Doctrines on this passage

8And he, when he is come, will convict the world in respect of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

Commentary · verse 8

Doctrine: The Holy Spirit would bring conviction with respect to sin, righteousness, and judgment.

9of sin, because they believe not on me; 10of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and ye behold me no more; 11of judgment, because the prince of this world hath been judged.

12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

9Of sin, because they believe not on me;

10Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

Commentary · verses 9-12

Jesus held back information for the benefit of the Disciples, it would have caused confusion.

13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Commentary · verse 13

Doctrine: The Holy Spirit would guide believers into all truth and would show believers things to come.

14He shall glorify me: for he shall take of mine, and shall declare it unto you.

15All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he taketh of mine, and shall declare it unto you.

14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

15All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

Commentary · verses 14-15

Jesus brooded over the Disciples. Jesus was transferring the brooding responsibility to the Holy Spirit.

16A little while, and ye behold me no more; and again a little while, and ye shall see me.

16A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.

Commentary · verse 16

The KJV did not end this verse with "and ye shall see me." There was a comma after "me" with the addition of "because I go to the Father."

Jesus stated that He would leave and that He would return in "a little while." What did Jesus mean? The context before this verse (back to verse 7) was concerning the Holy Spirit. Did Jesus mean He would return (meaning the resurrection) or that He would return through the Holy Spirit?

Doctrines on this passage

17Some of his disciples therefore said one to another, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye behold me not; and again a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?

17Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?

Commentary · verse 17

This verse proved that Jesus did say, "because I go to the Father" because the Disciples specifically spoke about it. Jesus was speaking about His return through the Holy Spirit at Pentecost when He said they would see Him in "a little while."

18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? We know not what he saith.

18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.

Commentary · verse 18

The Disciples did not understand what Jesus meant by "A little while."

19Jesus perceived that they were desirous to ask him, and he said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, A little while, and ye behold me not, and again a little while, and ye shall see me?

19Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

Commentary · verse 19

Jesus perceived the Disciples were desirous (afraid) to ask what Jesus meant.

20Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

21A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but when she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for the joy that a man is born into the world.

20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

21A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

Commentary · verses 20-21

The sorrow would be short term and forgotten when the joy that came in the long term would be experienced.

22And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.

23And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name.

24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be made full.

22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Commentary · verses 22-24

Doctrine: God wants to bless His people but His people must first ask in order to receive.

Doctrines on this passage

25These things have I spoken unto you in dark sayings: the hour cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in dark sayings, but shall tell you plainly of the Father.

26In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you; 27for the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from the Father.

28I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.

25These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.

26At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

27For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

Commentary · verses 25-28

Jesus plainly stated that He had come from the Father into the world and that He would leave the world to go unto the Father. The Disciples knew Jesus was speaking about God the Father.

29His disciples say, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no dark saying.

30Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

29His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.

30Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

Commentary · verses 29-30

The Disciples stated they believed Jesus came from God.

31Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?

32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

33These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

31Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?

32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Commentary · verses 31-33

Even though the Disciples stated they believed Jesus came from God, Jesus said the hour was coming that the Disciples would scatter and leave Jesus. Jesus stated this so that the Disciples did not lose faith when it looked like the world was winning.

Where You Stopped

John 17

Commentary · verses 1-26

This chapter contained a prayer by Jesus for His Apostles and all other believers.

1These things spake Jesus; and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the Son may glorify thee:

1These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

Commentary · verse 1

Jesus asked the Father to glorify Him so that He could glorify the Father. Notice, Jesus prayed with His eyes open.

2even as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that to all whom thou hast given him, he should give eternal life.

3And this is life eternal, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, even Jesus Christ.

2As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

Commentary · verses 2-3

Doctrine: This is eternal life: knowing the one true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent. Jesus plainly stated God sent Jesus Christ, but Jesus was stating this to God in prayer, not to His Disciples.

4I glorified thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast given me to do.

4I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

Commentary · verse 4

Doctrine: Jesus finished the work the Father gave Him to do.

5And now, Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

5And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

Commentary · verse 5

Doctrine: Jesus had glory with the Father before the world was, before "the beginning" as in John 1:1.

6I manifested thy name unto the men whom thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them to me; and they have kept thy word.

6I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.

Commentary · verse 6

Jesus manifested (showed) the Father to the Apostles (through His actions) and they kept (did) the Father's Word.

7Now they know that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are from thee: 8for the words which thou gavest me I have given unto them; and they received them, and knew of a truth that I came forth from thee, and they believed that thou didst send me.

9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine:

7Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.

8For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.

9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

Commentary · verses 7-9

Doctrine: Jesus was praying for the Apostles, not for the world.

10and all things that are mine are thine, and thine are mine: and I am glorified in them.

11And I am no more in the world, and these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy name which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we are.

10And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

11And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

Commentary · verses 10-11

Jesus transferred the brooding responsibility for the Disciples back to God the Father. In the previous chapter (John 16:7), Jesus stated that He would pray to God the Father to send the Holy Spirit to brood over the Disciples. We now see that God the Father would brood over the Disciples before the Holy Spirit became responsible for the Disciples, and us.

12While I was with them, I kept them in thy name which thou hast given me: and I guarded them, and not one of them perished, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

12While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

Commentary · verse 12

Jesus "guarded" the Disciples, which meant He watched over them, like a bird brooding. The "son of perdition" was Judas Iscariot. Remember, Judas was not present during this part of the meeting with Jesus and the Disciples. Judas left, with Satan in him, to betray Christ.

13But now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.

14I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

15I pray not that thou shouldest take them from the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil one.

13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

14I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Commentary · verses 13-15

Doctrine: Jesus prayed to keep them from evil. We now see that Jesus' explanation in the previous two chapters set the context for this prayer. In fact, it may have even helped the Disciples understand well enough to agree with His prayer.

16They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

17Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.

16They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Commentary · verses 16-17

Doctrine: God's Word is truth. When God uses His Word it is always truth, it is always a right WHAT with a right HOW/WHY, it always creates.

Doctrines on this passage

18As thou didst send me into the world, even so sent I them into the world.

19And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.

18As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

19And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

Commentary · verses 18-19

Doctrine: Jesus told God the Father that He was sending His Disciples into the world just like God the Father sent Jesus into the world.

20Neither for these only do I pray, but for them also that believe on me through their word;

20Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;

Commentary · verse 20

Doctrine: Jesus also prayed for all believers, even believers today. Jesus sends believers today into the world just like God the Father sent Jesus into the world.

21that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us: that the world may believe that thou didst send me.

21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

Commentary · verse 21

Doctrine: Unity ought to cause the world to believe God the Father sent Jesus. The world does not have unity and love, yet the world desires both. If believers demonstrated unity and love, the world would have to believe it was from God the Father through Jesus because people by themselves are not able to accomplish this.

22And the glory which thou hast given me I have given unto them; that they may be one, even as we are one; 23I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one; that the world may know that thou didst send me, and lovedst them, even as thou lovedst me.

24Father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

22And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

23I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Commentary · verses 22-24

Doctrine: The Father loved Jesus before the foundation of the world, before "the beginning" as in John 1:1.

25O righteous Father, the world knew thee not, but I knew thee; and these knew that thou didst send me; 26and I made known unto them thy name, and will make it known; that the love wherewith thou lovedst me may be in them, and I in them.

25O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.

26And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

Commentary · verses 25-26

Jesus finished a group prayer, after teaching Doctrine, which came after a time of breaking bread and fellowship. Acts 2:42 stated these four events as the activities The Acts Church participated in and it led to signs, wonders, and people being added to the kingdom. Jesus led the Disciples through the first New Testament Church service during the Last Supper.

Where You Stopped

John 18

1When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden, into which he entered, himself and his disciples.

1When 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.

Commentary · verse 1

After the conclusion of the first New Testament Church service, Jesus and His Disciples went to the garden of Gethsemane.

2Now Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus oft-times resorted thither with his disciples.

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

Commentary · verse 2

Judas knew of this place because Jesus went there with His Disciples frequently.

3Judas then, having received the band of soldiers, and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

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

Commentary · verse 3

Judas showed up with a band of men supplied by the chief priests and the Pharisees. It seemed these men were prepared for a fight.

4Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them, Whom seek ye?

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

Commentary · verse 4

Jesus knew they were coming but still asked, "Whom seek ye?" Jesus was getting the men to state their will.

5They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, who betrayed him, was standing with them.

6When therefore he said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.

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

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

Commentary · verses 5-6

When Jesus said "I AM," they went backward and fell to the ground.

7Again therefore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.

8Jesus answered, I told you that I am he; if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 9that the word might be fulfilled which he spake, Of those whom thou hast given me I lost not one.

10Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it, and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant’s name was Malchus.

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

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

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

10Then 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.

Commentary · verses 7-10

Peter cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest. The Gospel of John was the only Gospel that actually named Peter as the Disciple who cut off the servant's ear.

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

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

Commentary · verse 11

Jesus was essentially asking Peter if Jesus should not do God's Will. Peter was trying to hinder Christ from being taken when Christ had told His Disciples repeatedly that this event was coming. Peter was responding to a spiritual issue in a physical manner.

12So the band and the chief captain, and the officers of the Jews, seized Jesus and bound him,

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

Commentary · verse 12

Jesus was taken and bound without a fight...from Jesus.

13and led him to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.

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

15And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known unto the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest;

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

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

15And 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.

Commentary · verses 13-15

Peter and "another disciple" (John) followed Jesus. Remember, John was aware of a private conversation between Jesus and a Pharisee (Nicodemus). John also was aware that Caiaphas had prophesied to the other religious leaders that one man should die for the people.

16but Peter was standing at the door without. So the other disciple, who was known unto the high priest, went out and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

17The maid therefore that kept the door saith unto Peter, Art thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.

16But 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.

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

Commentary · verses 16-17

Peter's first denial.

18Now the servants and the officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals; for it was cold; and they were warming themselves: and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.

19The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his teaching.

18And 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.

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

Commentary · verses 18-19

The high priest asked Jesus of His Disciples and His Doctrine.

20Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.

21Why askest thou me? ask them that have heard me, what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said.

20Jesus 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.

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

Commentary · verses 20-21

Jesus had always spoken His Doctrine openly so He should not have needed to make these religious leaders aware of anything.

22And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

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

24Annas therefore sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

22And 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?

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

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

Commentary · verses 22-24

Jesus was humble. Jesus was open to considering He was wrong. Jesus invited them to show Him any evil He had done. Jesus was Just. He asked why did He get punished if He did not do evil. They could not respond to Jesus' question, so they sent Him away.

25Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore unto him, Art thou also one of his disciples? He denied, and said, I am not.

25And 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.

Commentary · verse 25

Peter's second denial.

26One of the servants of the high priest, being a kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

27Peter therefore denied again: and straightway the cock crew.

26One 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?

27Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

Commentary · verses 26-27

Peter's third denial was connected to Peter's actions in the garden, and immediately the cock crew.

28They lead Jesus therefore from Caiaphas into the Prætorium: and it was early; and they themselves entered not into the Prætorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the passover.

28Then 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.

Commentary · verse 28

Jesus was led to Pilate without the religious leaders because the Passover began at the next sunset. The religious leaders would be unclean if they went into the Roman building and would have missed the Passover while going through the process of being made clean again.

29Pilate therefore went out unto them, and saith, What accusation bring ye against this man?

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

Commentary · verse 29

Pilate wanted to know what Jesus was being accused of.

30They answered and said unto him, If this man were not an evil-doer, we should not have delivered him up unto thee.

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

Commentary · verse 30

This did not answer Pilate's question. Pilate asked what was the accusation. Were the religious leaders even prepared in what they would say to Pilate?

31Pilate therefore said unto them, Take him yourselves, and judge him according to your law. The Jews said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

31Then 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:

Commentary · verse 31

If the religious leaders had an accusation that broke the Roman Law, Pilate would have judged accordingly. The religious leaders quickly jumped to putting a man to death. Clearly their objective was to have Jesus killed.

32that the word of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying by what manner of death he should die.

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

Commentary · verse 32

Pilate said for them to judge Jesus with the Jewish Law since they had no accusation. However, they knew it was not lawful for them to put a man to death. The religious leaders knew the only way they could have Jesus killed was to get it done by Roman Law, which would be crucifixion. The Jews would not have killed Jesus with crucifixion, and that was the manner of death that was prophesied for the Messiah.

33Pilate therefore entered again into the Prætorium, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

34Jesus answered, Sayest thou this of thyself, or did others tell it thee concerning me?

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

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

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

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

Commentary · verses 33-35

Pilate wanted to know what Jesus did since His own people and priests brought Him to Pilate. This must have been a confusing event for Pilate.

36Jesus 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.

36Jesus 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.

Commentary · verse 36

Doctrine: Jesus' Kingdom was not then and is not now. The kingdom of heaven was then and is now. It is a spiritual kingdom that includes both good and bad. It is a spiritual kingdom where believers do not fight with unbelievers: they love. Jesus' Kingdom is the same as the Kingdom of God, which is a future eternal kingdom that only includes good. That Kingdom will fight at the end of the Tribulation at the battle of Armageddon.

37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

37Pilate 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.

Commentary · verse 37

Doctrine: Jesus was born (of the flesh) for this cause: to bear witness of the truth. Everyone who hears (understands) Jesus' voice is of the truth, which was the message Jesus spoke to His Disciples during the Last Supper.

38Pilate 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 no crime in him.

38Pilate 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.

Commentary · verse 38

Pilate asked, "What is truth?" and did not wait for an answer. Some people attempt to use this verse to say no one knows the definition of truth. Truth is a right WHAT with a right HOW/WHY. Truth is facts that create. Pilate found no fault in Jesus.

Doctrines on this passage

39But 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?

40They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

39But 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?

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

Commentary · verses 39-40

Pilate attempted to avoid punishing Jesus by offering to release Him because of Passover. However, the people specifically asked for a robber (and murderer) named Barabbas to be released.

Commentary · verse 40

This day's reading covered the conclusion of the Last Supper and Jesus being taken captive and presented to Pilate.

Up and down arrows move between verses, Enter selects one, Shift with an arrow takes in a run. Tab then reaches Save, Add Note and Copy.