Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
Since Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to Him, He went out and said to them, "Who are you men looking for?"
New American Standard Bible
So Jesus,
King James Version
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
Holman Bible
Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to Him,
International Standard Version
Then Jesus, knowing everything that was going to happen, went forward and asked them, "Who are you looking for?"
A Conservative Version
Jesus therefore knowing all the things that were coming upon him, after going forth, he says to them, Whom seek ye?
American Standard Version
Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them, Whom seek ye?
Amplified
Then Jesus, knowing all that was about to happen to Him, went to them and asked,
Anderson New Testament
Then Jesus, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth, and said to them: Whom do you seek?
Bible in Basic English
Then Jesus, having knowledge of everything which was coming on him, went forward and said to them, Who are you looking for?
Common New Testament
Then Jesus, knowing all that was to come upon him, went forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"
Daniel Mace New Testament
but Jesus who knew every thing that should happen to him, advanc'd, and said to them, who do you look for?
Darby Translation
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth and said to them, Whom seek ye?
Godbey New Testament
Then Jesus, knowing all things which are coming on Him, came out, says to them, Whom do you seek?
Goodspeed New Testament
Then Jesus, as he knew everything that was going to happen to him, came forward and said to them, "Who is it you are looking for?"
John Wesley New Testament
Then Jesus knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth and said to them, Whom seek ye?
Julia Smith Translation
Jesus then, knowing all coming upon him, having come out, said to them, Whom seek ye
King James 2000
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek you?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Jesus, [because he] knew all the things that were coming upon him, went out and said to them, "Who are you looking for?"
Modern King James verseion
Then Jesus, knowing all things that were coming upon Him, went out and said to them, Whom do you seek?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then Jesus, knowing all things that should come on him, went forth and said unto them, "Whom seek ye?"
Moffatt New Testament
Then Jesus, who knew everything that was to happen to him, came forward and asked them, "Who are you looking for?"
Montgomery New Testament
Then Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon him, went forth to meet them, and asked them, "Who is it that you are looking for?"
NET Bible
Then Jesus, because he knew everything that was going to happen to him, came and asked them, "Who are you looking for?"
New Heart English Bible
Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went forth, and said to them, "Who are you looking for?"
Noyes New Testament
But Jesus, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith to them, Whom do ye seek?
Sawyer New Testament
Jesus, therefore, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went out and said to them, Whom do you seek?
The Emphasized Bible
Jesus, therefore, knowing all the things coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them - Whom, seek ye?
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Jesus therefore, conscious of all things that were coming upon him, going forward, said to them, Whom are ye seeking?
Twentieth Century New Testament
Jesus, aware of all that was coming upon him, went to meet them, and said to them: "For whom are you looking?"
Webster
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth, and said to them, Whom seek ye?
Weymouth New Testament
Jesus therefore, knowing all that was about to befall Him, went out to meet them. "Who are you looking for?" He asked them.
Williams New Testament
Then Jesus, as He knew everything that was going to befall Him, came forward and asked them, "Who is it that you are looking for?"
World English Bible
Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went forth, and said to them, "Who are you looking for?"
Worrell New Testament
Jesus, therefore, knowing all things that were coming upon Him, went forth, and saith to them, "Whom seek ye?"
Worsley New Testament
Upon which Jesus, who knew all that was coming upon Him, went forth and said unto them, Whom do ye seek? They answered Him, Jesus the Nazarene.
Youngs Literal Translation
Jesus, therefore, knowing all things that are coming upon him, having gone forth, said to them, 'Whom do ye seek?'
Themes
Christ » Prescience of » General references to
Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
Christ » Fellowship with » Foreknowledge of
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The betrayal of jesus by judas fulfilled
Interlinear
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Word Count of 37 Translations in John 18:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Is Betrayed And Arrested
3 So, Judas took a detachment of [Roman] soldiers and some [Temple] guards sent from the leading priests and Pharisees, and carrying lanterns, torches and weapons, they went to the orchard. 4 Since Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to Him, He went out and said to them, "Who are you men looking for?" 5 They answered Him, "Jesus, from Nazareth." Jesus replied to them, "I am [He]." Judas, who was turning Him over [to the Jewish authorities] was standing there with them also.
Cross References
John 13:1
Now it was before the Passover Festival [was to begin] and Jesus knew that the time had come for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Those [living] in the world, whom He had loved, and who were His own [disciples], He continued to love [dearly] to the very end [i.e., of His life on earth].
John 18:7
So, He asked them again, "Who are you looking for?" And they answered, "Jesus, from Nazareth."
Matthew 16:21
From that time onward Jesus began to explain to His disciples that He would have to go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the [Jewish] elders, leading priests, and experts in the law of Moses; [that He would then] be killed and [yet] raised up on the third day.
Matthew 17:22-23
And while the disciples were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of man will be handed over to [evil] men
Matthew 20:18-19
"Now look, we are going up to Jerusalem and [while there] the Son of man will be turned over to the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses. They will condemn Him to death,
Matthew 26:2
"You know that the Passover Festival will be celebrated in two more days [Note: This was the annual Jewish festival commemorating Israel's deliverance from Egyptian bondage under Moses' leadership], and the Son of man will be turned over to be crucified."
Matthew 26:21
As they were eating, He said, "Truly I tell you, one of you will turn me over [to the Jewish leaders]."
Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus said [to His disciples], "All of you will have doubts about me tonight, for it is written [Zech. 13:7], 'I will strike down the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be scattered everywhere.'
Mark 10:33-34
He said, "Look, we are going up to Jerusalem and the Son of man will be turned over to the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses. They will condemn Him to death and turn Him over to the [unconverted] Gentiles.
Luke 18:31-33
Then Jesus took the twelve apostles with Him, saying to them, "Look, we are going up to Jerusalem and [while there] everything written in [the writings of] the prophets will be fulfilled concerning the Son of man.
Luke 24:6-7
He is not here; for He has risen [from the dead]. [Do you not] remember what He told you when He was still in Galilee, saying,
Luke 24:44
Then Jesus said to the apostles, "These are the words that I told you while I was still with you, [when I said] that everything written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms about me needed to be fulfilled."
John 6:64
But there are some of you who do not believe [in me]." For Jesus knew from the beginning which ones would not believe [in Him] and which one would turn Him over [i.e., to the Jewish authorities].
John 10:17-18
The Father loves me because I [am about to] give up my life, so that I can take it back again.
John 13:11
For Jesus knew who would betray Him; that is why He said, "Not every one of you is [spiritually] clean."
John 19:28
Now Jesus knew that everything had been completed [i.e., relating to His crucifixion], so then He said, in order to fulfill Scripture [Psa. 69:21], "I am thirsty."
Acts 2:28
You have made known to me what life is all about. You will make me completely happy by your very presence.'
Acts 4:24-28
And when the disciples heard this report they united their voices to God in prayer [saying]: "O, Lord, You made the heaven, the earth, the sea and everything in them.
Acts 20:22-23
"And now, look, I am going to Jerusalem, impelled by the Holy Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me [when I get] there,
1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since Christ has suffered physically, you people should fortify yourselves with the same attitude He had. For the person who has suffered physically [i.e., in standing for Christ] has quit sinning.