John 18

1When Yahusha 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. 2And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Yahusha ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. 3Judas then, having received a band and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. 4Yahusha therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 5They answered him, Yahusha of Nazareth. Yahusha says unto them, I am . And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. 6As soon then as he had said unto them, I am , they went backward, and fell to the ground. 7Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Yahusha of Nazareth. 8Yahusha answered, I have told you that I am : if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 9That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which you gavest me have I lost none. 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. 11Then said Yahusha unto Peter, Put up your sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it? 12Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Yahusha, and bound him, 13And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 14Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15And Simon Peter followed Yahusha, and another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Yahusha into the palace of the high priest. 16But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. 17Then says the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not you also of this man's disciples? He says, I am not. 18And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. 19The high priest then asked Yahusha of his disciples, and of his doctrine. 20Yahusha answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, where the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. 21Why askest you me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. 22And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Yahusha with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest you the high priest so? 23Yahusha answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest you me? 24Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. 25And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not you also of his disciples? He denied , and said, I am not. 26One of the servants of the high priest, being kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, says, Did not I see you in the garden with him? 27Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew. 28Then led they Yahusha from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. 29Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? 30They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto you. 31Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: 32That the saying of Yahusha might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. 33Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Yahusha, and said unto him, Art you the King of the Jews? 34Yahusha answered him, Sayest you this thing of thyself, or did others tell it you of me? 35Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you unto me: what hast you done? 36Yahusha answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. 37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art you a king then? Yahusha answered, you sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. 38Pilate says unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and says unto them, I find in him no fault . 39But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 40Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.