{"verses": {"kjv": ["1. When 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.\n", "2. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.\n", "3. Judas then, having received a band\nof men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.\n", "4. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them,\nWhom seek ye?\n", "5. They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them,\nI amhe. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.\n", "6. As soon then as he had said unto them,\nI am\nhe, they went backward, and fell to the ground.\n", "7. Then asked he them again,\nWhom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.\n", "8. Jesus answered,\nI have told you that I am\nhe: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:\n", "9. That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake,\nOf them which thou gavest me have I lost none.\n", "10. Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest\u2019s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant\u2019s name was Malchus.\n", "11. Then said Jesus unto Peter,\nPut up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?\n", "12. Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,\n", "13. And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.\n", "14. Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.\n", "15. And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and\nso did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.\n", "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.\n", "17. Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also\none of this man\u2019s disciples? He saith, I am not.\n", "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.\n", "19. The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.\n", "20. Jesus answered him,\nI 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.\n", "21. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.\n", "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?\n", "23. Jesus answered him,\nIf I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?\n", "24. Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.\n", "25. And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also\none of his disciples? He denied\nit,\n and said, I am not.\n", "26. One of the servants of the high priest, being\nhis kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?\n", "27. Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.\n", "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.\n", "29. Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?\n", "30. They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.\n", "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:\n", "32. That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.\n", "33. Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?\n", "34. Jesus answered him,\nSayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?\n", "35. Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?\n", "36. Jesus answered,\nMy 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.\n", "37. Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered,\nThou 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.\n", "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\nat all.\n", "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?\n", "40. Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.\n"], "nakjv": ["1. After Jesus said these things, he and his disciples crossed the Kidron Valley and went into a garden there, where he and his disciples entered.", "2. Judas, who would later betray Jesus, was familiar with the place because Jesus often went there with his disciples.", "3. Judas, having gathered a group of soldiers and officials from the chief priests and Pharisees, arrived there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.", "4. Knowing everything that was going to happen to Him, Jesus went forward and asked them, \"Who are you looking for?\"", "5. They responded, \"Jesus of Nazareth.\" Jesus said to them, \"I am he.\" Judas, who betrayed him, was also standing with them.", "6. As soon as he told them, \"I am he,\" they stepped back and fell to the ground.", "7. Then he asked them once more, \"Who are you looking for?\" And they answered, \"Jesus of Nazareth.\"", "8. Jesus answered,\n\"I have already told you that I am the one you're looking for. So, if it's me you seek, let these others go.\"", "9. This happened so that the statement he had made would come true:\n\"Of those you gave me, I have not lost a single one.\"", "10. Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest\u2019s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.", "11. Then Jesus said to Peter,\n\"Put your sword back in its sheath. Shouldn't I drink the cup the Father has given me?\"", "12. Then the soldiers, their commander, and the Jewish officers arrested Jesus and tied him up.", "13. They first took him to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.", "14. Caiaphas was the one who advised the Jews that it was necessary for one man to die for the people.", "15. Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. This other disciple was known to the high priest and accompanied Jesus into the high priest's palace.", "16. But Peter stood outside at the door. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the woman guarding the door, and brought Peter inside.", "17. Then the girl guarding the door said to Peter, \"Aren't you one of this man's disciples too?\" He replied, \"I am not.\"", "18. The servants and officers were standing around a charcoal fire they had made because it was cold. They warmed themselves by the fire, and Peter was also standing with them, warming himself.", "19. The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teachings.", "20. Jesus answered him,\n\"I have spoken openly to the world; I always taught in the synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews frequently gather; and I have said nothing in secret.", "21. Why do you ask me? Ask those who heard me what I have told them; they know what I said.", "22. After he had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Jesus, saying, \"Is that how you answer the high priest?\"", "23. Jesus answered him, \"If I have said something wrong, testify as to what it is. But if I spoke correctly, why did you hit me?\"", "24. Annas had sent him, tied up, to Caiaphas the high priest.", "25. Simon Peter stood warming himself. The people around him then asked, \"Aren't you one of his disciples too?\" He denied it, saying, \"I am not.\"", "26. One of the high priest\u2019s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, \"Didn\u2019t I see you with him in the garden?\"", "27. Then Peter denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.", "28. Then they took Jesus from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment, and it was early morning. They themselves did not enter the judgment hall, fearing they would be defiled and unable to eat the Passover.", "29. Pilate then went out to them and asked, \"What charges are you bringing against this man?\"", "30. They responded, \"If he were not a criminal, we would not have handed him over to you.\"", "31. Then Pilate said to them, \"Take him and judge him according to your law.\" The Jewish leaders responded, \"We are not permitted to execute anyone.\"", "32. This happened so that the statement Jesus had made, indicating how he was going to die, would come true.", "33. Then Pilate went back into the headquarters and summoned Jesus. He asked him, \"Are you the King of the Jews?\"", "34. Jesus answered him, \"Are you saying this on your own, or did others tell you about me?\"", "35. Pilate responded, \"Am I a Jew? Your own people and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?\"", "36. Jesus answered, \"My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my servants would fight to prevent me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.\"", "37. Pilate then asked him, \"So, you are a king?\" Jesus replied, \"You say that I am a king. I was born for this purpose, and I came into the world to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.\"", "38. Pilate said to him, \"What is truth?\" After asking this, he went out to the Jews and declared, \"I find no fault in him at all.\"", "39. You have a tradition that I release one prisoner to you during Passover. So, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?", "40. Then they all shouted again, \"Not this man, but Barabbas!\" Now Barabbas was a thief."]}, "summary": [{"text": "John 18 is a deeply profound chapter that marks the beginning of the end of Jesus' earthly ministry, transitioning into His passion, crucifixion, and ultimately pointing towards His resurrection. This chapter is rich with themes of betrayal, sovereignty, truth, and the fulfillment of divine purpose.", "audio_path": "part_0.mp3"}, {"text": "The chapter opens in the Garden of Gethsemane after Jesus has concluded His farewell discourse and high priestly prayer from the previous chapters. Jesus, aware of what is about to transpire, leads His disciples to this familiar place of prayer, indicating His deliberate intention to face what comes next. Judas, one of Jesus\u2019 own disciples, leads a cohort of Roman soldiers and temple guards to arrest Jesus. This moment is steeped in dark irony as Judas, who had walked with Jesus, learned from Him, and witnessed countless miracles, betrays His master with a customary gesture of respect and affection\u2014a kiss.", "audio_path": "part_1.mp3"}, {"text": "One of the most dramatic interactions in this chapter is Peter\u2019s impulsive attempt to defend Jesus by striking the high priest's servant, cutting off his ear. Jesus\u2019 response is pivotal; He rebukes Peter, emphasizing that His kingdom is not of this world, implying that it does not operate on violence and force. Jesus heals the servant in a final act of mercy before His arrest. This not only showcases Jesus' commitment to peace but also His unwavering submission to the Father\u2019s will.", "audio_path": "part_2.mp3"}, {"text": "As Jesus is taken into custody, He is first brought before Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest. The illegalities and irregularities of His trial begin from this point. Jesus is interrogated, struck unlawfully, yet He remains composed, grounded in truth. His responses to Annas revolve around His public ministry, emphasizing that He has spoken openly to the world.", "audio_path": "part_3.mp3"}, {"text": "The narrative then transitions to the interaction between Peter and the bystanders. This scene starkly contrasts Peter\u2019s earlier bravado with his subsequent denial of Jesus. Not once, but three times he denies knowing Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prophecy about Peter's denial before the rooster's crow. This moment is crucial as it highlights human frailty and the theme of repentance and forgiveness which unfolds later in Peter's story.", "audio_path": "part_4.mp3"}, {"text": "Finally, Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. The dialogue between Pilate and Jesus explores the themes of kingship and truth. Jesus affirms His kingship but clarifies that His kingdom is not from this world. This theological and philosophical discussion reaches its peak when Jesus mentions that He came into the world to testify to the truth, and famously, Pilate retorts, \"What is truth?\" This rhetorical question echoes through time, emphasizing the enduring human quest for truth.", "audio_path": "part_5.mp3"}, {"text": "Pilate's repeated findings of no basis for charging Jesus highlight the innocence of Jesus and the injustice of His condemnation. Yet, political pressure and crowd manipulation lead Pilate to offer the release of one prisoner\u2014choosing between Jesus and Barabbas, a known criminal. The crowd\u2019s choice of Barabbas over Jesus is symbolic of the world's rejection of divine grace, opting instead for human solutions and rebellion.", "audio_path": "part_6.mp3"}, {"text": "John 18 offers a nuanced look into the dynamics of power, the confrontation of spiritual and earthly kingdoms, and the fulfillment of Scripture. Every detail in this chapter is woven into the larger tapestry of God\u2019s redemptive plan, showcasing a narrative not just of human betrayal but of divine love triumphing over betrayal, foreknowledge over surprise, and eternal purposes over temporal circumstances. The chapter sets the stage for the ultimate display of Jesus\u2019 obedience to the Father and His sacrificial love for humanity.", "audio_path": "part_7.mp3"}], "book_name": "john", "current_chapter": 18}