John 18:4

The Passion Translation

Jesus, knowing full well what was about to happen, went out to the garden entrance to meet them. Stepping forward, he asked, “Who are you looking for?”

Cross References

Psalm 27:3

My heart will not fear even if an army rises to attack. I will not be shaken, even if war is imminent.

Psalm 3:6

Even though ten thousand dark powers prowl around me, I won’t be afraid.

Proverbs 28:1

Guilty criminals experience paranoia even though no one threatens them. But the innocent lovers of God, because of righteousness, will have the boldness of a young, ferocious lion!

Matthew 16:21

From then on Jesus began to clearly reveal to his disciples that he was destined to go to Jerusalem and suffer injustice from the elders, leading priests, and religious scholars. He also explained that he would be killed and three days later be raised to life again.

Matthew 26:2

“You know that the Feast of the Passover begins in two more days. That’s when the Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to be crucified.”

Matthew 26:21

While they were eating, Jesus spoke up and said, “One of you is about to betray me.”

Matthew 26:31

Along the way Jesus said to them, “Before the night is over, you will all desert me. This will fulfill the prophecy of the Scripture that says: I will strike down the shepherd and all the sheep will scatter far and wide!

Luke 24:44

Then he said to them, “Don’t you remember the words that I spoke to you when I was still with you? I told you that I would fulfill everything written about me, including all the prophecies from the law of Moses through the Psalms and the writings of the prophets.”

John 13:1

Jesus knew that the night before Passover would be his last night on earth before leaving this world to return to the Father’s side. All throughout his time with his disciples, Jesus had demonstrated a deep and tender love for them. And now he longed to show them the full measure of his love.

John 13:11

and that’s why he told them that not all of them were clean.

John 18:5

“Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. (Now Judas, the traitor, was among them.) He replied, “I am he.”

John 18:7

So once more, Jesus asked them, “Who are you looking for?” As they stood up, they answered, “Jesus of Nazareth.”

John 19:28

Jesus knew that his mission was accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said: “I am thirsty.”

John 6:64

In fact, Jesus already knew from the beginning who the skeptics were and who his traitor would be.

Acts 2:28

For you have revealed to me the pathways to life, and seeing your face fills me with euphoria!’

1 Peter 4:1

Since Christ, though innocent, suffered in his flesh for you, now you also must be a prepared soldier, having the same mind-set, for whoever has died in his body is done with sin.