John 18:8

The Passion Translation

Jesus replied, “I told you that I am the one you’re looking for, so if you want me, let these men go home.”

Cross References

Isaiah 53:6

Like wayward sheep, we have all wandered astray. Each of us has turned from God’s paths and chosen our own way; even so, Yahweh laid the guilt of our every sin upon him.

Matthew 26:56

But all of this fulfills the prophecies of the Scriptures.” At that point all of his disciples ran away and abandoned him.

John 10:28

I give to them the gift of eternal life and they will never be lost and no one has the power to snatch them out of my hands.

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 13:36

Peter interjected, “But, Master, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going you won’t be able to follow, but one day you will follow me there.”

John 16:32

And the time has come when you will all be scattered, and each one of you will go your own way, leaving me alone! Yet I am never alone, for the Father is always with me.

John 18:7

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

John 18:9

He said this to fulfill the prophecy he had spoken, “Father, not one of those you have given me has been lost.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust him more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape that will bring you out of it victoriously.

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he answered me, “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.” So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me.

Ephesians 5:25

And to the husbands, you are to demonstrate love for your wives with the same tender devotion that Christ demonstrated to us, his bride. For he died for us, sacrificing himself

1 Peter 5:7

Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you.