John 18:2 kjv
And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.
John 18:2 nkjv
And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples.
John 18:2 niv
Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.
John 18:2 esv
Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.
John 18:2 nlt
Judas, the betrayer, knew this place, because Jesus had often gone there with his disciples.
John 18 2 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 18:1 | "When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Brook of Kidron, where..." | John 18:1 |
| 2 Sam 15:23 | "...And all the land wept with a loud voice. As Absalom was passing beyond the Dead Sea..." | 2 Sam 15:23 |
| 1 Kings 2:37 | "And Shimei said to the king, “Your servant has committed no offense, but this day your servant has..." | 1 Kings 2:37 |
| Psa 43:7 | "But the Lord is my defense, and my God the rock of my refuge." | Psalm 43:7 (LXX 42:8) |
| Psa 68:7 | "O God, when you went out before your people, when you marched through the wilderness, Selah..." | Psalm 68:7 |
| Jer 31:6 | "For there shall be a day when the watchmen will cry in the hill country of Ephraim, ‘Arise, let us..." | Jeremiah 31:6 |
| Mark 14:27 | "And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and..." | Mark 14:27 |
| Mark 14:28 | "But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.”" | Mark 14:28 |
| Luke 22:39 | "And when he had said this, he went on his way, up to the Mount of Olives, as he was accustomed, and..." | Luke 22:39 |
| John 11:56 | "They were looking for Jesus, and saying to one another, as they stood in the temple, 'What do you..." | John 11:56 |
| John 13:1 | "Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this..." | John 13:1 |
| John 14:31 | "but I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Rise..." | John 14:31 |
| John 17:1 | "When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has..." | John 17:1 |
| Acts 1:11 | "and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from..." | Acts 1:11 |
| 2 Cor 5:14 | "For the love of Christ controls us, because we have considered this: that one has died for all..." | 2 Corinthians 5:14 |
| Heb 11:26 | "And accounted for his sorrow a greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to..." | Hebrews 11:26 |
| Heb 12:1 | "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every..." | Hebrews 12:1 |
| Rev 11:12 | "Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here!” And they went up to..." | Revelation 11:12 |
John 18 verses
John 18 2 Meaning
Jesus, having gone through His anguish in Gethsemane, crossed the Kidron Valley. This action signifies moving from a place of private prayer and preparation for suffering to the public arena where His arrest would occur. It marks a transition into the realm of His betrayal and impending crucifixion.
John 18 2 Context
The immediate context of John 18:1-2 places us immediately after Jesus' high priestly prayer in chapter 17. He had prayed for His disciples and for all future believers. Following this intimate communion with the Father, Jesus deliberately leads His disciples out of the Upper Room and towards Gethsemane, a garden situated across the Kidron Valley. This setting is crucial. The Kidron Valley was a geographical marker separating the city of Jerusalem (specifically the temple area) from the Mount of Olives, where Gethsemane lay. This transition symbolizes Jesus' move from the sanctuary of His Father's presence and fellowship with His closest followers into the public sphere of His impending betrayal, arrest, and passion. The disciples are weary and perhaps apprehensive, yet Jesus is leading them with a divine purpose.
John 18 2 Word Analysis
When (ὅτε - hote): A temporal conjunction introducing the time of the event.
Jesus (Ἰησοῦς - Iēsous): The personal name of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
had spoken (εἶπεν - eipen): Aorist indicative active of εἶπον (eípon), meaning "to say," "to speak." Refers to the conclusion of His preceding prayer.
these (ταῦτα - tauta): Refers to the words spoken in the previous chapter, Jesus' prayer.
words (τὰ ῥήματα - ta rhēmata): The specific sayings or discourse of Jesus.
he went out (ἐξῆλθεν - exēlthen): Aorist indicative active of ἐξέρχομαι (exérchomai), meaning "to go out," "to depart." Indicates a deliberate movement.
with (σὺν - syn): A preposition indicating accompaniment.
his (αὐτοῦ - autou): Possessive pronoun referring to Jesus.
disciples (μαθητῶν - mathētōn): Followers, learners. In this context, His closest twelve disciples.
across (πέραν - peran): A preposition and adverb meaning "beyond," "across." Indicates crossing a boundary.
the Brook (τοῦ χειμάρρου - tou cheimarrou): The stream or torrent. In this specific geographical context, it refers to the Kidron Valley stream.
Kidron (Κεδρὼν - Kedrōn): The name of the valley separating Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives.
where (ἔνθα - entha): An adverb of place, indicating the location.
there was (ἦν - ēn): Imperfect indicative active of εἰμί (eimi), meaning "to be." States the existence of a garden there.
a garden (κήπιον - kēpion): Diminutive of κῆπος (kēpos), a garden, an orchard. Suggests a smaller or more intimate garden space.
he and his disciples (αὐτὸς καὶ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ - autos kai hoi mathētai autou): Reinforces the personal nature of this move.
Phrase/Group Analysis:
- "went out with his disciples": This phrase signifies Jesus leading His followers as their shepherd, a recurring biblical motif. Despite knowing what was coming, He did not abandon them but moved forward with them.
- "across the Brook of Kidron": This crossing is symbolically significant. The Kidron Valley often represented a boundary between purity and defilement, or between life and death, especially in contexts related to exile or judgment. Jesus is moving from a place of prayer into the impending judgment and death.
John 18 2 Bonus Section
The Kidron Valley itself holds significant historical and symbolic weight in the Old Testament. It was a place where Kings like Asa disposed of idols (1 Kings 15:13) and where prophetic judgments were pronounced (Jeremiah 31:40 speaks of it being consecrated to the Lord). David crossed it in exile (2 Sam 15:23), symbolizing his fall from power and a period of suffering. Jesus, the true King, crosses it as He voluntarily enters into His passion, which will lead to His ultimate triumph. The garden setting in Gethsemane also echoes themes of choice and faithfulness, from Adam's garden in Eden to this place of ultimate obedience. The sorrow anticipated by Jesus in John 14:31 ("Rise, let us go from here") seems to be met with His purposeful movement towards the place of His arrest.
John 18 2 Commentary
Jesus' departure across the Kidron signifies His willing submission to the Father's will and His entry into the process of His passion. He leaves the intimacy of prayer for the reality of His betrayal and suffering. The mention of the garden foreshadows His subsequent arrest in a garden. This deliberate action highlights Jesus' control over His circumstances, even as He moves toward crucifixion. The disciples accompanying Him underscore their loyalty, though their understanding of the events is still limited. This verse transitions the narrative from Jesus' intercessory prayer to His sacrificial act.