John 18:8

John 18:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go."
• New King James Version (NKJV)Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,”

Context of John 18:8

6When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. 7So He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.” 9This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.” 10Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

John 18:8 word by word

ἀπεκρίθη Ἰησοῦς· εἶπον ὑμῖν ὅτι ἐγώ εἰμι. εἰ οὖν ἐμὲ ζητεῖτε, ἄφετε τούτους ὑπάγειν·Read the interlinear

• I toldεἶπονepō · to sayG2036
• youσύsu · youG4771
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• amεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• repliedἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• Soοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• ifεἰei · ifG1487
• you are looking forζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• letἀφίημιaphiēmi · to release: permitG863
• theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• goὑπάγωhupagō · to goG5217

Cross-references for John 18:8

• Isaiah 53:6We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.
• Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her
• John 10:28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
• John 13:1It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.
• John 16:32“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
• Matthew 26:56But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.
• Mark 14:50Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
• 1 Peter 5:7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Commentaries on John 18:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Let these go their way - These words are rather words of authority, than words of entreaty. I voluntarily give myself up to you, but you must not molest one of these my disciples. At your peril injure them. Let them go about their business. I have already given you a sufficient proof of my power: I will not exert it in my own behalf, for I will lay down my life for the sheep; but I will not permit you to injure the least of these. It was certainly the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Let these go their way - These apostles. This shows his care and love even in the hour of danger. He expected to die. They were to carry the news of his death to the ends of the earth. Hence he, the faithful Captain of salvation, went foremost into trials; he, the Good Shepherd, secured the safety of the flock, and went before them into danger. By the question which he asked those who came out against him, he had secured the safety of his apostles. He was…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8I am He: Jesus used God's divine name for the second time (see study note on 18:5).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-94-9. Jesus ... knowing all things that should come--were coming. upon him, went forth--from the shade of the trees, probably, into open view, indicating His sublime preparedness to meet His captors. Whom seek ye?--partly to prevent a rush of the soldiery upon the disciples [Bengel]; and see Mr 14:51, 52, as showing a tendency to this: but still more as part of that courage and majesty which so overawed them. He would not wait to be taken.Read the comment

Topics related to John 18:8

• Jesus, the Christ
• Prisoners
• Prophecy
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Commentaries on John 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings