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

6So when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. 7Therefore He again asked them, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.” Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He; so if you seek Me, let these go their way,” 9to fulfill the word which He spoke, “Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one.” 10Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’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

• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• answeredἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• “I toldλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• you that I amεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• soοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• ifεἰei · ifG1487
• you seekζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• Me, letἀφίημιaphiēmi · to release: permitG863
• theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• goὑπάγωhupagō · to goG5217

Cross-references for John 18:8

• Isaiah 53:6All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all To fall on Him.
• Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
• John 10:28and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.
• John 13:1Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
• John 16:32Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
• Matthew 26:56But all this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets.” Then all the disciples left Him and fled.
• Mark 14:50And they all left Him and fled.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
• 1 Peter 5:7casting 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
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• 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