John 18:4

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Summary

John 18:4

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

Knowing

Bible References

Knowing

The Father loves me. Therefore I lay down my life and I take it back again.

Jesus knew before the feast of the Passover that the time had come for him to leave this world and return to his Father. He loved his own who were in the world to the very end.

He knew that it was over. In order that the scripture might be accomplished, he said: I thirst.

From that time forward Jesus made it clear to his disciples how he would have to go to Jerusalem. He told them he would undergo much at the hands of the authorities, including the chief priests and scribes. He let them know he would be put to death. The third day he would come back from the dead.

While they were traveling in Galilee, Jesus said to them: The Son of man will be given up into the hands of men.

When we get to Jerusalem, he said, The Son of man will be handed over to the chief priests and scribes. They will give orders for him to be put to death.

As you know, the Passover will be here in two days. At that time the Son of man will be captured and impaled.

When we go to Jerusalem the Son of man will be turned over to the chief priests and the scribes. They will condemn him to death and hand him over to the people of the nations.

He took the twelve to Jerusalem so that the Son of man will accomplish all the things that are written through the prophets:

He is not here. He has arisen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was yet in Galilee.

You have made known to me the ways of life, and you will fill me with joy with your presence.'

When they heard they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said: Jehovah, you are God, who made heaven and earth, the sea and all in them.

I am compelled by the spirit to go to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there.