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 told them, “I am he,” they stepped back and fell to the ground. 7Then he asked them again, “Who is it that you’re seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they said. “I told you I am he,” Jesus replied. “So if you’re looking for me, let these men go.” 9This was to fulfill the words he had said: “I have not lost one of those you have given me.” 10Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Jesusὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• answeredἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• I have toldλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• youσύsu · youG4771
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• amεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• ifεἰei · ifG1487
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• ye seekζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• letἀφίημιaphiēmi · to release: permitG863
• theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• go their wayὑπάγωhupagō · to goG5217

Cross-references for John 18:8

• Isaiah 53:6We all went astray like sheep; we all have turned to our own way; and the Lord has punished him for the iniquity of us all.
• Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her
• John 10:28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.
• John 13:1Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
• John 16:32Indeed, an hour is coming, and has come, when each of you will be scattered to his own home, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
• Matthew 26:56But all this has happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and ran away.
• Mark 14:50Then they all deserted him and ran away.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to bear 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 most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.
• 1 Peter 5:7casting all your cares on him, because he cares about 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
• Traitor

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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