John 18:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) Since Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to Him, He went out and said to them, “Who are you men looking for?” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Jesus, knowing all that was about to befall Him, went out to them and said, Whom are you seeking? [Whom do you want?] American Standard Version (1901) Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them, Whom seek ye? Common English Bible Jesus knew everything that was to happen to him, so he went out and asked, “Who are you looking for?” Catholic Public Domain Version And so Jesus, knowing all that was about to happen to him, advanced and said to them, "Who are you seeking?" Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said to them: Whom seek ye? |
From that time onward Jesus began to explain to His disciples that He would have to go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the [Jewish] elders, leading priests, and experts in the Law of Moses; [that He would then] be killed and [yet] raised up on the third day.
“You know that the Passover Festival will be celebrated in two more days [Note: This was the annual Jewish festival commemorating Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage under Moses’ leadership], and the Son of man will be turned over to be crucified.”
As they were eating, He said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will turn me over [to the Jewish leaders].”
Then Jesus said [to His disciples], “All of you will have doubts about me tonight, for it is written [Zech. 13:7], ‘I will strike down the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be scattered everywhere.’
Then Jesus said to the apostles, “These are the words that I told you while I was still with you, [when I said] that everything written in the Law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms about me needed to be fulfilled.”
Now it was before the Passover Festival [was to begin] and Jesus knew that the time had come for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Those [living] in the world, whom He had loved, and who were His own [disciples], He continued to love [dearly] to the very end [i.e., of His life on earth].
For Jesus knew who would betray Him; that is why He said, “Not every one of you is [spiritually] clean.”
They answered Him, “Jesus, from Nazareth.” Jesus replied to them, “I am [He].” Judas, who was turning Him over [to the Jewish authorities] was standing there with them also.
So, He asked them again, “Who are you looking for?” And they answered, “Jesus, from Nazareth.”
Now Jesus knew that everything had been completed [i.e., relating to His crucifixion], so then He said, in order to fulfill Scripture [Psa. 69:21], “I am thirsty.”
But there are some of you who do not believe [in me].” For Jesus knew from the beginning which ones would not believe [in Him] and which one would turn Him over [i.e., to the Jewish authorities].
You have made known to me what life is all about. You will make me completely happy by your very presence.’
Therefore, since Christ has suffered physically, you people should fortify yourselves with the same attitude He had. For the person who has suffered physically [i.e., in standing for Christ] has quit sinning.