John 18:3
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
*Iudas then hauing receiued a band of men, and officers from the chiefe Priests and Pharisees, commeth thither with lanternes and torches, and weapons.
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- *Cross-referenceMatth. 26.47.
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- John 18:12Rank 1 from verse 3
- Luke 22:47–53Rank 2 from verse 3
47¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
49When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
52Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
47¶ And while he yet spake, *behold, a multitude, and hee that was called Iudas, one of the twelue, went before them, and drewe neere vnto Iesus, to kisse him.
48But Iesus said vnto him, Iudas, betrayest thou the sonne of man with a kisse?
49When they which were about him, saw what would follow, they said vnto him, Lord, shall wee smite with the sword?
50¶ And one of them smote the seruant of the high Priest, and cut off his right eare.
51And Iesus answered, and said, Suffer ye thus farre. And he touched his eare, and healed him.
52Then Iesus said vnto the chiefe Priests, and captaines of the Temple, and the Elders which were come to him, Be ye come out as against a thiefe, with swords and staues?
53When I was daily with you in the Temple, yee stretched foorth no hands against mee: but this is your houre, and the power of darkenesse.
16Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
16Men and brethren, This Scripture must needs haue beene fulfilled, *which the holy Ghost by the mouth of Dauid spake before concerning Iudas, which was guide to them y t took Iesus.
- Psalms 22:12Rank 4 from verse 3
- Psalms 3:1–2Rank 5 from verse 3
1LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
1¶ LORD, how are they increased that trouble mee? many are they that rise vp against me.
2Many there bee which say of my soule, There is no helpe for him in God. Selah.
- John 13:27–30Rank 7 from verse 3
27And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
28Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
29For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
30He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.
27And after the soppe, Satan entred into him, Then said Iesus vnto him, That thou doest, doe quickly.
28Now no man at the table knew, for what intent he spake this vnto him.
29For some of them thought, because Iudas had the bagge, that Iesus had sayd vnto him, Buy those things that wee haue need of against the feast: or that he should giue some thing to the poore.
30He then hauing receiued the sop, went immediatly out: and it was night.
- Mark 14:43–50Rank 8 from verse 3
43¶ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
44And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
45And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
46¶ And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
47And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
48And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
49I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
50And they all forsook him, and fled.
43¶ *And immediately, while hee yet spake, commeth Iudas, one of the twelue, and with him a great multitude with swords, and staues, from the chiefe Priests, and the Scribes, & the Elders.
44And he that betrayed him, had giuen them a token, saying, Whomsoeuer I shall kisse, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
45And assoone as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and sayeth, Master, Master, and kissed him.
46¶ And they layed their hands on him, and tooke him.
47And one of them that stood by, drew a sword, and smote a seruant of the high Priest, and cut off his eare.
48And Iesus answered, & said vnto thē, Are ye come out as against a theefe, with swords, & with staues to take me?
49I was daily with you in the Temple, teaching, and yee tooke me not; but the Scriptures must be fulfilled.
50And they all forsooke him, & fled.
- Matthew 26:47–56Rank 9 from verse 3
47¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
51And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.
52Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
53Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
54But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
55In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
56But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
47¶ And *while yet spake, loe, Iudas one of the twelue came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staues from the chiefe Priests and Elders of the people.
48Now he that betrayed him, gaue them a signe, saying, Whomsoeuer I shall kisse, that same is he, hold him fast.
49And forthwith hee came to Iesus, and said, Haile master, and kissed him.
50And Iesus said vnto him, Friend, Wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid handes on Iesus, and tooke him.
51And behold, one of them which were with Iesus, stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and stroke a seruant of the high Priests, and smote off his eare.
52Then said Iesus vnto him, Put vp againe thy sword into his place: *for all they that take the sword, shall perish with the sword.
53Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my father, and he shall presently giue me more then twelue legions of Angels?
54But how then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, *that thus it must be?
55In that same houre said Iesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thiefe with swords and staues for to take mee? I sate daily with you teaching in the Temple, and ye laide no hold on me.
56But all this was done, that the *Scriptures of the Prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the Disciples forsooke him, and fled:
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John 18:3
Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).
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Sense 1: A strip, fastening, or binding part. Sense 2: A company or organized body of people, especially soldiers. Sense 3: To unite or associate together for a common purpose.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
Persons entrusted with an office, charge, authority, or oversight.
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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.
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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.
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Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
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To that place or point; in that direction.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Portable lights made from combustible materials.
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Instruments or equipment used for offense, combat, or defense.
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18:1WHEN 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.
18:1¶ When Iesus had spoken these wordes, *hee went foorth with his disciples ouer the Brooke Cedron, where was a garden, into the which hee entred and his disciples.
18:2And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.
18:2And Iudas also which betrayed him, knew the place: for Iesus oft times resorted thither with his disciples.
18:3Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
18:3*Iudas then hauing receiued a band of men, and officers from the chiefe Priests and Pharisees, commeth thither with lanternes and torches, and weapons.
Selected passage18:4Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
18:4Iesus therefore knowing all things that should come vpon him, went foorth, and sayde vnto them, Whom seeke ye?
18:5They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
18:5They answered him, Iesus of Nazareth. Iesus saith vnto them, I am hee. And Iudas also which betraied him, stood with them.
18:6As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
18:6Assoone then as he had said vnto them, I am he, they went backeward, and fell to the ground.
18:7Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
18:7Then asked hee them againe, Whom seeke ye? And they said, Iesus of Nazareth.
18:8Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
18:8Iesus answered, I haue tolde you that I am he: If therefore ye seeke me, let these goe their way:
18:9That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
18:9That the saying might be fulfilled which he spake, *Of them which thou gauest me, haue I lost none.
18:10Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
18:10Then Simon Peter hauing a sword, drewe it, and smote the high Priests seruant, & cut off his right eare: The seruants name was Malchus.
18:11Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
18:11Then said Iesus vnto Peter, Put vp thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my father hath giuen me, shall I not drinke it?