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Jezus wordt gevangen genomen

18 Nadat Jezus dit had gezegd, ging Hij met zijn leerlingen naar de overkant van de beek de Kedron. Daar ging Hij met hen een tuin in. Ook Judas die Hem ging verraden, kende die tuin. Want Jezus was daar vaak met zijn leerlingen geweest. Judas kwam daar ook naartoe. Hij had een groep soldaten en tempelbewakers meegekregen. Ze hadden lantarens, fakkels en wapens bij zich. Jezus wist wat er allemaal met Hem zou gaan gebeuren. Hij stapte naar voren en zei tegen hen: "Wie zoeken jullie?" Ze antwoordden Hem: "Jezus van Nazaret." Hij zei tegen hen: "IK BEN dat."[a] Ook Judas die Hem had verraden, stond bij hen. Toen Jezus zei: 'IK BEN dat,' wankelden ze achteruit en vielen op de grond. Jezus vroeg opnieuw: "Wie zoeken jullie?" En ze zeiden: "Jezus van Nazaret." Jezus zei: "Ik zei jullie toch dat IK dat BEN. Als jullie Mij zoeken, laat deze mannen dan gaan." Zo gebeurde wat Jezus kort hiervoor had gezegd: 'Van de mensen die U Mij heeft gegeven, heb Ik niemand verloren laten gaan.' 10 Simon Petrus had een zwaard bij zich. Hij trok het en sloeg het rechteroor van de slaaf van de hogepriester af. Die slaaf heette Malchus. 11 Jezus zei toen tegen Petrus: "Steek je zwaard weg. Ik moet de beker van Gods straf leegdrinken[b] die de Vader Mij geeft. Het is nodig dat dit allemaal gebeurt."

12 De soldaten, hun hoofdman en de tempelbewakers namen Jezus gevangen en bonden Hem vast. 13 Ze namen Hem eerst mee naar Annas, de schoonvader van de hogepriester Kajafas. 14 Kajafas was de man die de Joodse leiders de raad had gegeven: 'Het is het beste om één man te doden, zodat het niet met het hele volk slecht afloopt.'

Petrus zegt dat hij Jezus niet kent – Jezus voor de Vergadering

15 Simon Petrus en nog een leerling volgden Jezus. Die andere leerling was een kennis van de hogepriester. Hij ging met Jezus mee het paleis van de hogepriester binnen. 16 Maar Petrus bleef buiten bij de poort wachten. De andere leerling, die dus een kennis van de hogepriester was, kwam weer naar buiten en praatte met de bewaakster van de poort. Daarna nam hij Petrus mee naar binnen. 17 De bewaakster zei tegen Petrus: "Jij hoort toch ook bij de leerlingen van die Man?" Maar Petrus zei: "Nee hoor, ik niet!" 18 De slaven en knechten hadden een vuur gemaakt, omdat het koud was. Daar stonden ze zich bij te warmen. Petrus ging bij hen staan om zich ook te warmen.

19 De hogepriester stelde Jezus vragen over zijn leerlingen en over wat Hij aan de mensen leerde. 20 Jezus antwoordde hem: "Ik heb openlijk tegen de mensen gesproken. Ik gaf aldoor les in de synagoge en in de tempel, waar de Joden uit alle plaatsen bij elkaar komen. Ik heb niets in het geheim gedaan. 21 Waarom stelt u Mij dan nu vragen? Vraag aan de mensen die hebben geluisterd wat Ik heb verteld. Zij weten wat Ik heb gezegd." 22 Toen sloeg één van de knechten Jezus in zijn gezicht en zei: "Hoe durf Je zó tegen de hogepriester te spreken?" 23 Jezus antwoordde: "Als Ik iets verkeerds heb gezegd, zeg Mij dan wát er verkeerd was. Maar als het goed was, waarom sla je Me dan?" 24 (Annas had Hem geboeid naar de hogepriester Kajafas gestuurd.)

25 Simon Petrus stond zich nog steeds te warmen. Opnieuw zei iemand tegen hem: "Jij hoort toch ook bij zijn leerlingen?" Maar hij zei: "Nee, hoor! Ik niet!" 26 Eén van de slaven van de hogepriester was een familielid van de man van wie Petrus het oor had afgehakt. Hij zei: "Ik zag je daarnet in de tuin toch bij Hem?" 27 Petrus zei weer dat het niet waar was. Op datzelfde moment kraaide er een haan.

Jezus bij Pilatus

28 Ze brachten Jezus van Kajafas naar het gerechtsgebouw van de Romeinen. Het was inmiddels vroeg in de morgen. Zelf gingen ze het gerechtsgebouw niet in, om niet onrein te worden.[c] Want dan zouden ze het Paasfeest niet mogen vieren. 29 Daarom kwam de Romeinse bestuurder van Judea Pilatus[d] naar buiten om hun te vragen: "Waarvan beschuldigen jullie deze Man?" 30 Ze antwoordden hem: "Als Hij geen kwaad had gedaan, zouden we Hem niet bij u brengen!" 31 Pilatus zei tegen hen: "Neem Hem mee en veroordeel Hem volgens jullie eigen wetten." De Joden zeiden tegen hem: "We mogen van de Romeinen niemand de doodstraf geven." 32 Zo gebeurde wat Jezus van tevoren had gezegd over de manier waarop Hij zou sterven.[e]

33 Pilatus ging het gerechtsgebouw weer in. Hij riep Jezus en vroeg Hem: "Ben Jij de koning van de Joden?"[f] 34 Jezus antwoordde hem: "Zegt u dit uit uzelf of hebben anderen u dit over Mij gezegd?" 35 Pilatus antwoordde: "Ik ben toch geen Jood? Jouw volk en de leiders van de priesters hebben Jou bij Mij gebracht. Wat heb Je gedaan?" 36 Jezus antwoordde: "Mijn Koninkrijk is niet van deze wereld. Als mijn Koninkrijk van deze wereld was, zouden mijn dienaren voor Mij hebben gestreden. Dan hadden de Joden Mij niet gevangen kunnen nemen. Maar mijn Koninkrijk is niet van deze wereld." 37 Toen zei Pilatus tegen Hem: "Je bent dus een koning?" Jezus zei: "U zegt zelf dat Ik een koning ben. Ik ben geboren en op deze wereld gekomen om de waarheid te vertellen. Iedereen die van de waarheid houdt, luistert naar Mij." 38 Pilatus zei tegen Hem: "Ach, wat is waarheid?" Daarna ging hij weer naar buiten en zei tegen de Joden: "Volgens mij is Hij nergens schuldig aan. 39 Maar ik heb de gewoonte om op het Paasfeest een gevangene vrij te laten. Willen jullie dat ik deze 'koning van de Joden' vrijlaat?" 40 Ze begonnen te schreeuwen: "Nee, laat niet Hem vrij, maar Barabbas!" Barabbas was een rover die iemand gedood had.

Footnotes

  1. Johannes 18:5 Jezus gebruikt hier de woorden IK BEN. In het Grieks staat daar 'ego eimi,' wat veel nadrukkelijker is dan de gewone manier om 'ik ben...' te zeggen. In het Oude Testament maakt God Zich met de naam IK BEN aan Mozes bekend. Lees Exodus 3:14. Door deze naam te gebruiken geeft Jezus dus aan dat Hijzelf God is. Vergelijk met Matteüs 14:27.
  2. Johannes 18:11 Jezus ging de straf op Zich nemen die wíj verdiend hadden met onze ongehoorzaamheid aan God. Met de 'wijnbeker' wordt in de bijbel vaak Gods straf bedoeld. Lees bijvoorbeeld Jeremia 25:15.
  3. Johannes 18:28 Joden mochten niet het huis in gaan van niet-Joodse mensen, want daar zouden ze 'onrein' van worden.
  4. Johannes 18:29 Israël was veroverd door de Romeinen en een soort provincie van het Romeinse Rijk geworden. Pilatus was de bestuurder van een deel van die provincie. De Joden mochten niet zelf iemand kruisigen. Dat mochten alleen de Romeinen. Daarom wilden ze Pilatus een reden geven om Hem te doden.
  5. Johannes 18:32 Jezus wist dat Hij gekruisigd zou worden. Lees Johannes 3:14. Dat was een Romeinse straf. De Joden zouden hem met stenen doodgegooid hebben.
  6. Johannes 18:33 Voor verschil van mening over de Joodse godsdienst zou Pilatus Jezus niet hebben laten doden. Maar wel als Jezus gezegd zou hebben dat Hij een koning van de Joden was. Dat zou rebellie tegen de Romeinse keizer zijn. Daarom was dat de beschuldiging waarmee ze bij Pilatus kwamen.

Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

18 When Jesus had spoken these words, (A)he went out with his disciples across (B)the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew (C)the place, for (D)Jesus often met there with his disciples. (E)So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons. Then Jesus, (F)knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, (G)“Whom do you seek?” They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.”[a] Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. (H)When Jesus[b] said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. So he asked them again, (I)“Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.” (J)This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: “Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.” 10 Then Simon Peter, (K)having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant[c] and cut off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.) 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; (L)shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”

Jesus Faces Annas and Caiaphas

12 So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews[d] arrested Jesus and bound him. 13 First they (M)led him to (N)Annas, for he was the father-in-law of (O)Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. 14 It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews (P)that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people.

Peter Denies Jesus

15 (Q)Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, 16 (R)but Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in. 17 (S)The servant girl at the door said to Peter, “You also are not one of this man's disciples, are you?” He said, “I am not.” 18 Now the servants[e] and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. (T)Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.

The High Priest Questions Jesus

19 (U)The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 Jesus answered him, “I have spoken (V)openly (W)to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. (X)I have said nothing in secret. 21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.” 22 When he had said these things, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, (Y)“Is that how you answer the high priest?” 23 Jesus answered him, “If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong; but if what I said is right, why do you strike me?” 24 (Z)Annas then sent him bound to (AA)Caiaphas the high priest.

Peter Denies Jesus Again

25 (AB)Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You also are not one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” 26 One of the servants of the high priest, a relative of (AC)the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Did I not see you (AD)in the garden with him?” 27 Peter again denied it, and (AE)at once a rooster crowed.

Jesus Before Pilate

28 (AF)Then they led Jesus (AG)from the house of Caiaphas to (AH)the governor's headquarters.[f] It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor's headquarters, (AI)so that they would not be defiled, (AJ)but could eat the Passover. 29 (AK)So Pilate went outside to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?” 30 They answered him, “If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you.” 31 Pilate said to them, (AL)“Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.” The Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death.” 32 (AM)This was to fulfill the word that Jesus had spoken (AN)to show by what kind of death he was going to die.

My Kingdom Is Not of This World

33 (AO)So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, (AP)“Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. What have you done?” 36 Jesus answered, (AQ)“My kingdom (AR)is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, (AS)my servants would have been fighting, that (AT)I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” 37 Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, (AU)“You say that I am a king. (AV)For this purpose I was born and for this purpose (AW)I have come into the world—(AX)to bear witness to the truth. (AY)Everyone who is (AZ)of the truth (BA)listens to my voice.” 38 Pilate said to him, “What is truth?”

After he had said this, (BB)he went back outside to the Jews and told them, (BC)“I find no guilt in him. 39 (BD)But you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” 40 They cried out again, (BE)“Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.[g]

Footnotes

  1. John 18:5 Greek I am; also verses 6, 8
  2. John 18:6 Greek he
  3. John 18:10 Or bondservant; twice in this verse
  4. John 18:12 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verses 14, 31, 36, 38
  5. John 18:18 Or bondservants; also verse 26
  6. John 18:28 Greek the praetorium
  7. John 18:40 Or an insurrectionist

Betrayal and Arrest in Gethsemane(A)

18 When Jesus had spoken these words, (B)He went out with His disciples over (C)the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; (D)for Jesus often met there with His disciples. (E)Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. Jesus therefore, (F)knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?”

They answered Him, (G)“Jesus [a]of Nazareth.”

Jesus said to them, “I am He. And Judas, who (H)betrayed Him, also stood with them. Now when He said to them, “I am He, they drew back and fell to the ground.

Then He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?”

And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”

Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, (I)“Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.”

10 (J)Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink (K)the cup which My Father has given Me?”

Before the High Priest

12 Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. 13 And (L)they led Him away to (M)Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of (N)Caiaphas who was high priest that year. 14 (O)Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was [b]expedient that one man should die for the people.

Peter Denies Jesus(P)

15 (Q)And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did (R)another[c] disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. 16 (S)But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought Peter in. 17 Then the servant girl who kept the door said to Peter, “You are not also one of this Man’s disciples, are you?”

He said, “I am (T)not.”

18 Now the servants and officers who had made a fire of coals stood there, for it was cold, and they warmed themselves. And Peter stood with them and warmed himself.

Jesus Questioned by the High Priest

19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His doctrine.

20 Jesus answered him, (U)“I spoke openly to the world. I always taught (V)in synagogues and (W)in the temple, where [d]the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. 21 Why do you ask Me? Ask (X)those who have heard Me what I said to them. Indeed they know what I said.”

22 And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by (Y)struck[e] Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Do You answer the high priest like that?”

23 Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why do you strike Me?”

24 (Z)Then Annas sent Him bound to (AA)Caiaphas the high priest.

Peter Denies Twice More

25 Now Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. (AB)Therefore they said to him, “You are not also one of His disciples, are you?”

He denied it and said, “I am not!”

26 One of the servants of the high priest, a relative of him whose ear Peter cut off, said, “Did I not see you in the garden with Him?” 27 Peter then denied again; and (AC)immediately a rooster crowed.

In Pilate’s Court(AD)

28 (AE)Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. (AF)But they themselves did not go into the [f]Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. 29 (AG)Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this Man?”

30 They answered and said to him, “If He were not [g]an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him up to you.”

31 Then Pilate said to them, “You take Him and judge Him according to your law.”

Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,” 32 (AH)that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled which He spoke, (AI)signifying by what death He would die.

33 (AJ)Then Pilate entered the [h]Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

34 Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?”

35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?”

36 (AK)Jesus answered, (AL)“My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.”

37 Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?”

Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, (AM)that I should bear (AN)witness to the truth. Everyone who (AO)is of the truth (AP)hears My voice.”

38 Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, (AQ)“I find no fault in Him at all.

Taking the Place of Barabbas(AR)

39 (AS)“But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”

40 (AT)Then they all cried again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” (AU)Now Barabbas was a robber.

Footnotes

  1. John 18:5 Lit. the Nazarene
  2. John 18:14 advantageous
  3. John 18:15 M the other
  4. John 18:20 NU all the Jews meet
  5. John 18:22 Lit. gave Jesus a slap,
  6. John 18:28 The governor’s headquarters
  7. John 18:30 a criminal
  8. John 18:33 The governor’s headquarters

Jesus Arrested(A)

18 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley.(B) On the other side there was a garden,(C) and he and his disciples went into it.(D)

Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.(E) So Judas came to the garden, guiding(F) a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees.(G) They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.

Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him,(H) went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”(I)

“Jesus of Nazareth,”(J) they replied.

“I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

Again he asked them, “Who is it you want?”(K)

“Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.

Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.” This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost one of those you gave me.”[a](L)

10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)

11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup(M) the Father has given me?”

12 Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials(N) arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas,(O) the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man died for the people.(P)

Peter’s First Denial(Q)

15 Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest,(R) he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard,(S) 16 but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the servant girl on duty there and brought Peter in.

17 “You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter.

He replied, “I am not.”(T)

18 It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire(U) they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.(V)

The High Priest Questions Jesus(W)

19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.

20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues(X) or at the temple,(Y) where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.(Z) 21 Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.”

22 When Jesus said this, one of the officials(AA) nearby slapped him in the face.(AB) “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded.

23 “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?”(AC) 24 Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas(AD) the high priest.

Peter’s Second and Third Denials(AE)

25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself.(AF) So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?”

He denied it, saying, “I am not.”(AG)

26 One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off,(AH) challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?”(AI) 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.(AJ)

Jesus Before Pilate(AK)

28 Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor.(AL) By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace,(AM) because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover.(AN) 29 So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What charges are you bringing against this man?”

30 “If he were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed him over to you.”

31 Pilate said, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.”

“But we have no right to execute anyone,” they objected. 32 This took place to fulfill what Jesus had said about the kind of death he was going to die.(AO)

33 Pilate then went back inside the palace,(AP) summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?”(AQ)

34 “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?”

35 “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What is it you have done?”

36 Jesus said, “My kingdom(AR) is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders.(AS) But now my kingdom is from another place.”(AT)

37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.

Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth.(AU) Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”(AV)

38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.(AW) 39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?”

40 They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising.(AX)

Footnotes

  1. John 18:9 John 6:39