Now in Jerusalem there was a pool of water near the Sheep Gate [Note: This was a city gate in the north wall]. It had five porticos [i.e., covered open areas along the outside of the Temple]. In the Hebrew language it was called Bethesda.

The gate-keeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice; he calls his sheep by name and leads them out.

where they crucified him, and with him two others, on this side, and on that side, and Jesus in the midst.

And now, Father, you glorify me {at your side} with the glory that I had {at your side} before the world existed.